Pontyclun West vs Tonyrefail West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Pontyclun West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Tonyrefail West South Wales Police

      Pontyclun West vs Tonyrefail West Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun West
      South Wales Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Tonyrefail West
      South Wales Police
      589 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontyclun West
      B Tonyrefail West
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      160
      589
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      144
      540
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.1%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      18.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontyclun West
      B Tonyrefail West
      Violent Crime
      73 ↑66%
      302 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓55%
      42 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑8%
      34 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑13%
      12 ↓48%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      17 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓22%
      49 ↓2%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      21 ↑75%
      Public Order
      12 ↓29%
      63 ↑37%
      Robbery
      3
      2
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑150%
      18 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑100%
      23 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pontyclun West is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontyclun West safer than Tonyrefail West?

      Pontyclun West has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 160 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonyrefail West has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 589 crimes. Pontyclun West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontyclun West vs Tonyrefail West?

      Pontyclun West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tonyrefail West shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pontyclun West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 incidents). In Tonyrefail West, it is Violent Crime (302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pontyclun West recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonyrefail West 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 West vs Tonyrefail West?

      Violent crime in Pontyclun West totalled 73 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 302 in Tonyrefail West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun West and Tonyrefail West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontyclun West recorded 144 crimes (now 160, a change of +11.1%). Tonyrefail West recorded 540 crimes previously (now 589, +9.1%).

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

      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 20.8% and Tonyrefail West has 18.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontyclun West and Tonyrefail West?

      Pontyclun West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Tonyrefail West 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 West and Tonyrefail West?

      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 Tonyrefail West on a crime map?

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

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