South Wales Police

Is Porth Safe?

Crime statistics for Porth. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 2,357 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,357 Crimes (last 36 months)
35.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓4.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,357 total crimes recorded in Porth

Violent Crime
1,012 42.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
368 15.6%
Public Order
335 14.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
158 6.7%
Shoplifting
114 4.8%
Other Theft
97 4.1%
Drugs
67 2.8%
Burglary
58 2.5%
Other Crime
57 2.4%
Vehicle Crime
48 2%
Possession of Weapons
23 1%
Theft from Person
10 0.4%
Robbery
7 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Porth — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porth safe?

Porth has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. 785 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Porth has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Porth in the last 12 months?

785 crimes were recorded in Porth in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 4.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (823 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Porth?

The most common crime in Porth is Violent Crime, with 1,012 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 128.9% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Porth increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Porth is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 4.6% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Porth?

Porth has a safety score of 11 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Porth compare to the South Wales Police average?

Porth has a safety score of 11/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Porth is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Porth?

35.7% of crimes in Porth resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Porth?

1,012 violent crimes were recorded in Porth in the last 12 months, representing 128.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 368 incidents.

When was the crime data for Porth last updated?

The crime data for Porth was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Porth with other areas?

You can compare Porth with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.