Porth vs Ynysybwl

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Porth South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Porth vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Porth
      South Wales Police
      833 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      14.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porth
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      833
      231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      878
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓13.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porth
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      376 ↑2%
      102 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓30%
      39 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑19%
      11 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑0%
      17 ↑21%
      Burglary
      21 ↑75%
      12 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑35%
      11 ↓39%
      Drugs
      23 ↓26%
      4 ↓60%
      Public Order
      99 ↓12%
      22 ↓44%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓26%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓75%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑33%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ynysybwl is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porth safer than Ynysybwl?

      Porth has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 833 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 231 crimes. Ynysybwl scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porth vs Ynysybwl?

      Porth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -13.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Porth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Porth recorded 112 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 39. 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 Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Porth totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porth recorded 878 crimes (now 833, a change of -5.1%). Ynysybwl recorded 268 crimes previously (now 231, -13.8%).

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

      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 14.1% and Ynysybwl has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porth and Ynysybwl?

      Porth falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ynysybwl 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 Ynysybwl?

      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 Ynysybwl on a crime map?

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

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