Porthcawl East Central vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Porthcawl East Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cefneithin & Foelgastell Dyfed-Powys Police

      Porthcawl East Central vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Porthcawl East Central
      South Wales Police
      911 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      12% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cefneithin & Foelgastell
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthcawl East Central
      B Cefneithin & Foelgastell
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      911
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      852
      94
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthcawl East Central
      B Cefneithin & Foelgastell
      Violent Crime
      347 ↑8%
      52 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓13%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓18%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑50%
      8 ↑300%
      Burglary
      22 ↑16%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑1%
      10 ↓33%
      Drugs
      20 ↓13%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      89 ↑3%
      6 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      158 ↑23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↑122%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cefneithin & Foelgastell is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthcawl East Central safer than Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Porthcawl East Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 911 crimes in the last 12 months. Cefneithin & Foelgastell has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 99 crimes. Cefneithin & Foelgastell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthcawl East Central vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Porthcawl East Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cefneithin & Foelgastell shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthcawl East Central and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      In Porthcawl East Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (347 incidents). In Cefneithin & Foelgastell, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthcawl East Central and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Porthcawl East Central recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cefneithin & Foelgastell recorded 5. 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 Porthcawl East Central vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Violent crime in Porthcawl East Central totalled 347 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in Cefneithin & Foelgastell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthcawl East Central and Cefneithin & Foelgastell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porthcawl East Central recorded 852 crimes (now 911, a change of +6.9%). Cefneithin & Foelgastell recorded 94 crimes previously (now 99, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthcawl East Central and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      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. Porthcawl East Central has a resolution rate of 12% and Cefneithin & Foelgastell has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthcawl East Central and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Porthcawl East Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cefneithin & Foelgastell is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Porthcawl East Central and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      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 Porthcawl East Central or Cefneithin & Foelgastell on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.