Porth vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Porth South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais South Wales Police

      Porth vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      South Wales Police
      1,147 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porth
      B Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      785
      1,147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      823
      1,096
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.6%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porth
      B Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓1%
      362 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓17%
      125 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓32%
      63 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑11%
      99 ↓3%
      Burglary
      16 ↓6%
      43 ↓37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓4%
      99 ↑11%
      Drugs
      30 ↑43%
      22 ↑22%
      Public Order
      100 ↓18%
      125 ↑7%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      14 ↑1300%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑66%
      134 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      23 ↑109%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓64%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑12%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Porth is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porth safer than Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 785 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,147 crimes. Porth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porth vs Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Porth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porth and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      In Porth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, it is Violent Crime (362 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porth and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Porth recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 125. 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Violent crime in Porth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 362 in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porth and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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%). Whitchurch and Tongwynlais recorded 1,096 crimes previously (now 1,147, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porth and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porth and Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      Porth falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais?

      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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais on a crime map?

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

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