Porth vs Tonypandy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Porth South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Tonypandy South Wales Police

      Porth vs Tonypandy Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Porth
      South Wales Police
      785 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Tonypandy
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porth
      B Tonypandy
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      785
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      823
      300
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.6%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porth
      B Tonypandy
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓1%
      122 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓17%
      41 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓32%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑11%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      16 ↓6%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓4%
      14 ↓22%
      Drugs
      30 ↑43%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      100 ↓18%
      32 ↓26%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑66%
      14 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓64%
      1
      Other Crime
      19 ↑12%
      15 ↑275%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tonypandy is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porth safer than Tonypandy?

      Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 785 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonypandy has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Tonypandy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porth vs Tonypandy?

      Porth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tonypandy shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porth and Tonypandy?

      In Porth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Tonypandy, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porth and Tonypandy?

      Porth recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonypandy recorded 41. 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 Porth vs Tonypandy?

      Violent crime in Porth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Tonypandy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porth and Tonypandy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porth recorded 823 crimes (now 785, a change of -4.6%). Tonypandy recorded 300 crimes previously (now 273, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porth and Tonypandy?

      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. Porth has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Tonypandy has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porth and Tonypandy?

      Porth falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Tonypandy 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 Porth and Tonypandy?

      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 Porth or Tonypandy on a crime map?

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

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