Pontlliw and Tircoed vs St. Thomas

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Pontlliw and Tircoed South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      St. Thomas South Wales Police

      Pontlliw and Tircoed vs St. Thomas Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Pontlliw and Tircoed
      South Wales Police
      87 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      St. Thomas
      South Wales Police
      597 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      26% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontlliw and Tircoed
      B St. Thomas
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      87
      597
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      77
      658
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontlliw and Tircoed
      B St. Thomas
      Violent Crime
      28 ↓3%
      237 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓12%
      47 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓29%
      26 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑475%
      40 ↓7%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      51 ↑11%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      19 ↓5%
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      59 ↓16%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      76 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontlliw and Tircoed safer than St. Thomas?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 87 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Thomas has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 597 crimes. Pontlliw and Tircoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontlliw and Tircoed vs St. Thomas?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St. Thomas shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontlliw and Tircoed and St. Thomas?

      In Pontlliw and Tircoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In St. Thomas, it is Violent Crime (237 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontlliw and Tircoed and St. Thomas?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Thomas recorded 47. 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed vs St. Thomas?

      Violent crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 237 in St. Thomas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed and St. Thomas in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 77 crimes (now 87, a change of +13%). St. Thomas recorded 658 crimes previously (now 597, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontlliw and Tircoed and St. Thomas?

      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. Pontlliw and Tircoed has a resolution rate of 0% and St. Thomas has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontlliw and Tircoed and St. Thomas?

      Pontlliw and Tircoed falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Thomas 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed and St. Thomas?

      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 Pontlliw and Tircoed or St. Thomas on a crime map?

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

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