Pontyclun West vs Bwlch
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontyclun West vs Bwlch 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 West safer than Bwlch?
Pontyclun West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 16 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontyclun West vs Bwlch?
Pontyclun West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -51.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontyclun West and Bwlch?
In Pontyclun West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontyclun West and Bwlch?
Pontyclun West recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 West vs Bwlch?
Violent crime in Pontyclun West totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun West and Bwlch in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontyclun West recorded 147 crimes (now 162, a change of +10.2%). Bwlch recorded 33 crimes previously (now 16, -51.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontyclun West and Bwlch?
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 West has a resolution rate of 4.8% and Bwlch has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontyclun West and Bwlch?
Pontyclun West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bwlch is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Pontyclun West and Bwlch?
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 West or Bwlch on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontyclun West and Bwlch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.