Pontyclun Central vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontyclun Central vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontyclun Central vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Pontyclun Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf shows +24.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontyclun Central and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
In Pontyclun Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontyclun Central and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Pontyclun Central recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 33. 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Violent crime in Pontyclun Central totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun Central and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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%). Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 388 crimes previously (now 482, +24.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontyclun Central and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontyclun Central and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Pontyclun Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontyclun Central and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.