Port Talbot vs Waunarlwydd

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
      65/100
      Waunarlwydd South Wales Police

      Port Talbot vs Waunarlwydd 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
      65/100
      Safe
      Waunarlwydd
      South Wales Police
      200 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      15% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Port Talbot
      B Waunarlwydd
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      665
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      770
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Port Talbot
      B Waunarlwydd
      Violent Crime
      248 ↓16%
      96 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓25%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓8%
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓41%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      16 ↓43%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓10%
      14 ↓44%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      5
      Public Order
      103 ↑10%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓21%
      5
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓89%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Port Talbot safer than Waunarlwydd?

      Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 665 crimes in the last 12 months. Waunarlwydd has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 200 crimes. Waunarlwydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Port Talbot vs Waunarlwydd?

      Port Talbot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waunarlwydd shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Port Talbot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (248 incidents). In Waunarlwydd, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Port Talbot recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waunarlwydd recorded 15. 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 Waunarlwydd?

      Violent crime in Port Talbot totalled 248 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Waunarlwydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Port Talbot and Waunarlwydd 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%). Waunarlwydd recorded 198 crimes previously (now 200, +1%).

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

      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 Waunarlwydd has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Port Talbot and Waunarlwydd?

      Port Talbot falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waunarlwydd 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 Waunarlwydd?

      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 Waunarlwydd on a crime map?

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

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