Pontyclun Central vs Trallwng

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
      64/100
      Trallwng South Wales Police

      Pontyclun Central vs Trallwng Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Trallwng
      South Wales Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Trallwng
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      106
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Trallwng
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑5%
      99 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑13%
      42 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓82%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      8 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑9%
      25 ↓26%
      Drugs
      7
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      7 ↓50%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓47%
      14 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontyclun Central safer than Trallwng?

      Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Trallwng has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 284 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontyclun Central vs Trallwng?

      Pontyclun Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trallwng shows -15.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pontyclun Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Trallwng, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pontyclun Central recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trallwng recorded 42. 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 Trallwng?

      Violent crime in Pontyclun Central totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Trallwng. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun Central and Trallwng 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%). Trallwng recorded 337 crimes previously (now 284, -15.7%).

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

      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 Trallwng has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontyclun Central and Trallwng?

      Pontyclun Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trallwng 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 Trallwng?

      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 Trallwng on a crime map?

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

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