Port Talbot vs Llansteffan

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Port Talbot South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      96/100
      Llansteffan Dyfed-Powys Police

      Port Talbot vs Llansteffan Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Port Talbot
      South Wales Police
      724 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Llansteffan
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      38 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.9% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Port Talbot
      B Llansteffan
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      724
      38
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      742
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓51.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Port Talbot
      B Llansteffan
      Violent Crime
      257 ↓10%
      20 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑10%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓6%
      3 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓45%
      2
      Burglary
      11 ↓66%
      2 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↑19%
      3 ↓57%
      Drugs
      21 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      100 ↑2%
      1 ↓91%
      Robbery
      6
      0
      Shoplifting
      80 ↑36%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓44%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llansteffan is the safer choice — scoring 96/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Port Talbot safer than Llansteffan?

      Port Talbot has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 724 crimes in the last 12 months. Llansteffan has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 38 crimes. Llansteffan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Port Talbot vs Llansteffan?

      Port Talbot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llansteffan shows -51.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Port Talbot and Llansteffan?

      In Port Talbot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Llansteffan, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Port Talbot and Llansteffan?

      Port Talbot recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llansteffan recorded 6. 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 Port Talbot vs Llansteffan?

      Violent crime in Port Talbot totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Llansteffan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Port Talbot and Llansteffan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Port Talbot recorded 742 crimes (now 724, a change of -2.4%). Llansteffan recorded 79 crimes previously (now 38, -51.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Port Talbot and Llansteffan?

      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. Port Talbot has a resolution rate of 25% and Llansteffan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Port Talbot and Llansteffan?

      Port Talbot falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llansteffan 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 Port Talbot and Llansteffan?

      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 Port Talbot or Llansteffan on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.