Pontyclun Central vs Ynysybwl

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
      61/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Pontyclun Central vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      106
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      306
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑5%
      129 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑13%
      36 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓82%
      14 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      14 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑9%
      17 ↓39%
      Drugs
      7
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      7 ↓50%
      23 ↓55%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓47%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑33%
      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 Ynysybwl?

      Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Pontyclun Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontyclun Central vs Ynysybwl?

      Pontyclun Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pontyclun Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pontyclun Central recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 36. 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 Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Pontyclun Central totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun Central and Ynysybwl 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%). Ynysybwl recorded 306 crimes previously (now 273, -10.8%).

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

      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 Ynysybwl has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontyclun Central and Ynysybwl?

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

      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 Ynysybwl on a crime map?

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

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