Pontyclun Central vs Porthcawl West Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Pontyclun Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Porthcawl West Central South Wales Police

      Pontyclun Central vs Porthcawl West Central Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Porthcawl West Central
      South Wales Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      5.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      106
      192
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      185
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Porthcawl West Central
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑5%
      68 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑13%
      50 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓82%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑9%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      7
      10 ↑233%
      Public Order
      7 ↓50%
      22 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓47%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pontyclun Central is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 67/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontyclun Central safer than Porthcawl West Central?

      Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthcawl West Central has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 192 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontyclun Central vs Porthcawl West Central?

      Pontyclun Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthcawl West Central shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontyclun Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      In Pontyclun Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Porthcawl West Central, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontyclun Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      Pontyclun Central recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthcawl West Central recorded 50. 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 Porthcawl West Central?

      Violent crime in Pontyclun Central totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Porthcawl West Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun Central and Porthcawl West Central 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%). Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes previously (now 192, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontyclun Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      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 Porthcawl West Central has 5.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontyclun Central and Porthcawl West Central?

      Pontyclun Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porthcawl West Central 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 Porthcawl West Central?

      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 Porthcawl West Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontyclun Central and Porthcawl West Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.