Porthcawl West Central vs Trealaw

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Porthcawl West Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Trealaw South Wales Police

      Porthcawl West Central vs Trealaw Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Porthcawl West Central
      South Wales Police
      192 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      5.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Trealaw
      South Wales Police
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthcawl West Central
      B Trealaw
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      192
      265
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      294
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.9%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthcawl West Central
      B Trealaw
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓7%
      109 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑28%
      28 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑150%
      12 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      21 ↑320%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑6%
      26 ↓19%
      Drugs
      10 ↑233%
      14 ↑27%
      Public Order
      22 ↓15%
      28 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      4 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↓78%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthcawl West Central safer than Trealaw?

      Porthcawl West Central has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 192 crimes in the last 12 months. Trealaw has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 265 crimes. Porthcawl West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthcawl West Central vs Trealaw?

      Porthcawl West Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Trealaw shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthcawl West Central and Trealaw?

      In Porthcawl West Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Trealaw, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthcawl West Central and Trealaw?

      Porthcawl West Central recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trealaw recorded 28. 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 West Central vs Trealaw?

      Violent crime in Porthcawl West Central totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Trealaw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthcawl West Central and Trealaw in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porthcawl West Central recorded 185 crimes (now 192, a change of +3.8%). Trealaw recorded 294 crimes previously (now 265, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthcawl West Central and Trealaw?

      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 West Central has a resolution rate of 5.9% and Trealaw has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthcawl West Central and Trealaw?

      Porthcawl West Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trealaw 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 West Central and Trealaw?

      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 West Central or Trealaw on a crime map?

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

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