Pontyclun Central vs Porth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontyclun Central vs Porth Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pontyclun Central safer than Porth?
Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 785 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontyclun Central vs Porth?
Pontyclun Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porth shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontyclun Central and Porth?
In Pontyclun Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Porth, it is Violent Crime (339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontyclun Central and Porth?
Pontyclun Central recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porth recorded 115. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Pontyclun Central vs Porth?
Violent crime in Pontyclun Central totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Porth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun Central and Porth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes (now 106, a change of -1.9%). Porth recorded 823 crimes previously (now 785, -4.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontyclun Central and Porth?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Pontyclun Central has a resolution rate of 20% and Porth has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontyclun Central and Porth?
Pontyclun Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porth is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Pontyclun Central and Porth?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Pontyclun Central or Porth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontyclun Central and Porth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.