Porthcawl East Central vs Ynysybwl

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Porthcawl East Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Ynysybwl South Wales Police

      Porthcawl East Central vs Ynysybwl Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Porthcawl East Central
      South Wales Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Ynysybwl
      South Wales Police
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthcawl East Central
      B Ynysybwl
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      847
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      847
      306
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthcawl East Central
      B Ynysybwl
      Violent Crime
      295 ↓8%
      129 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓9%
      36 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓15%
      14 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑0%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      20 ↓38%
      14 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑8%
      17 ↓39%
      Drugs
      23 ↑77%
      7 ↓22%
      Public Order
      88 ↑29%
      23 ↓55%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      156 ↑10%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑64%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ynysybwl is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthcawl East Central safer than Ynysybwl?

      Porthcawl East Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 847 crimes in the last 12 months. Ynysybwl has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 273 crimes. Ynysybwl scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthcawl East Central vs Ynysybwl?

      Porthcawl East Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ynysybwl shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthcawl East Central and Ynysybwl?

      In Porthcawl East Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 incidents). In Ynysybwl, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthcawl East Central and Ynysybwl?

      Porthcawl East Central recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ynysybwl recorded 36. 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 Ynysybwl?

      Violent crime in Porthcawl East Central totalled 295 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Ynysybwl. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthcawl East Central and Ynysybwl in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porthcawl East Central recorded 847 crimes (now 847, a change of 0%). Ynysybwl recorded 306 crimes previously (now 273, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthcawl East Central 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. Porthcawl East Central has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Ynysybwl has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthcawl East Central and Ynysybwl?

      Porthcawl East Central 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 Porthcawl East Central 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 Porthcawl East Central or Ynysybwl on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Porthcawl East Central and Ynysybwl. 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.