Cadoxton vs Port Talbot

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Cadoxton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Port Talbot South Wales Police

      Cadoxton vs Port Talbot Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Cadoxton
      South Wales Police
      72 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Port Talbot
      South Wales Police
      665 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cadoxton
      B Port Talbot
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      72
      665
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      770
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cadoxton
      B Port Talbot
      Violent Crime
      37 ↑0%
      248 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↑0%
      76 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      4
      45 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↓41%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      16 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓71%
      56 ↓10%
      Drugs
      0
      24 ↑71%
      Public Order
      15 ↑15%
      103 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0
      55 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Other Crime
      3
      12 ↑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 Cadoxton safer than Port Talbot?

      Cadoxton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 72 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 665 crimes. Cadoxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cadoxton vs Port Talbot?

      Cadoxton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Port Talbot shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cadoxton and Port Talbot?

      In Cadoxton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Port Talbot, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cadoxton and Port Talbot?

      Cadoxton recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Port Talbot recorded 76. 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 Cadoxton vs Port Talbot?

      Violent crime in Cadoxton totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Port Talbot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cadoxton and Port Talbot in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cadoxton recorded 71 crimes (now 72, a change of +1.4%). Port Talbot recorded 770 crimes previously (now 665, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cadoxton and Port Talbot?

      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. Cadoxton has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Port Talbot has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cadoxton and Port Talbot?

      Cadoxton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Port Talbot 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 Cadoxton and Port Talbot?

      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 Cadoxton or Port Talbot on a crime map?

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

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