Port Talbot vs Townhill
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Port Talbot vs Townhill 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 Port Talbot safer than Townhill?
Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 665 crimes in the last 12 months. Townhill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,018 crimes. Port Talbot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Port Talbot vs Townhill?
Port Talbot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Townhill shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Port Talbot and Townhill?
In Port Talbot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (248 incidents). In Townhill, it is Violent Crime (460 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Port Talbot and Townhill?
Port Talbot recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Townhill recorded 120. 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 Townhill?
Violent crime in Port Talbot totalled 248 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 460 in Townhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Port Talbot and Townhill 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%). Townhill recorded 890 crimes previously (now 1,018, +14.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Port Talbot and Townhill?
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 Townhill has 15.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Port Talbot and Townhill?
Port Talbot falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Townhill 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 Townhill?
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 Townhill on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Port Talbot and Townhill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.