Pontyclun Central vs Llangynidr

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Pontyclun Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Llangynidr Dyfed-Powys Police

      Pontyclun Central vs Llangynidr Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Pontyclun Central
      South Wales Police
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Llangynidr
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      19 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Llangynidr
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      106
      19
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      32
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓40.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontyclun Central
      B Llangynidr
      Violent Crime
      41 ↑5%
      7 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓82%
      1 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      8 ↑167%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑9%
      1 ↑0%
      Drugs
      7
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓47%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Llangynidr is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 77/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontyclun Central safer than Llangynidr?

      Pontyclun Central has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Llangynidr has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 19 crimes. Llangynidr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontyclun Central vs Llangynidr?

      Pontyclun Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llangynidr shows -40.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr?

      In Pontyclun Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (41 incidents). In Llangynidr, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr?

      Pontyclun Central recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llangynidr recorded 3. 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 Pontyclun Central vs Llangynidr?

      Violent crime in Pontyclun Central totalled 41 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Llangynidr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontyclun Central recorded 108 crimes (now 106, a change of -1.9%). Llangynidr recorded 32 crimes previously (now 19, -40.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr?

      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. Pontyclun Central has a resolution rate of 20% and Llangynidr has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr?

      Pontyclun Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llangynidr 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 Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr?

      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 Pontyclun Central or Llangynidr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontyclun Central and Llangynidr. 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.