Porth vs West Cross
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Porth vs West Cross 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 Porth safer than West Cross?
Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 785 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 486 crimes. West Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Porth vs West Cross?
Porth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Porth and West Cross?
In Porth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porth and West Cross?
Porth recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 50. 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 West Cross?
Violent crime in Porth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Porth and West Cross 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%). West Cross recorded 538 crimes previously (now 486, -9.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porth and West Cross?
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 West Cross has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Porth and West Cross?
Porth falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross 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 West Cross?
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 West Cross on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Porth and West Cross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.