Port Talbot vs St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Port Talbot South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre South Wales Police

      Port Talbot vs St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Port Talbot
      South Wales Police
      665 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre
      South Wales Police
      993 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.6% trend
      14% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Port Talbot
      B St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      665
      993
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      770
      830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↑19.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      14%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Port Talbot
      B St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre
      Violent Crime
      248 ↓16%
      441 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓25%
      146 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓8%
      41 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓41%
      22 ↓12%
      Burglary
      16 ↓43%
      13 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓10%
      61 ↑17%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      39 ↑333%
      Public Order
      103 ↑10%
      112 ↑1%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓21%
      71 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓89%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      32 ↑129%
      Overall Verdict
      A Port Talbot is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Port Talbot safer than St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 665 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 993 crimes. Port Talbot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Port Talbot vs St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      Port Talbot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre shows +19.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Port Talbot and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      In Port Talbot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (248 incidents). In St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre, it is Violent Crime (441 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Port Talbot and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      Port Talbot recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre recorded 146. 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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      Violent crime in Port Talbot totalled 248 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 441 in St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Port Talbot and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes (now 665, a change of -13.6%). St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre recorded 830 crimes previously (now 993, +19.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Port Talbot and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      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 18.2% and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Port Talbot and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      Port Talbot falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre 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 Port Talbot and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

      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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre on a crime map?

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

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