Pont-y-clun Crime Overview
Pont-y-clun is the safest small town in Mid Glamorgan, and is the safest overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Pont-y-clun in 2020 was 23 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 196% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pont-y-clun is the 61st safest small town, and the 3,378th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2017, Pont-y-clun had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for robbery, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.11 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2016 was also a bad month for Pont-y-clun residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 22 crimes at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Pont-y-clun are violence and sexual offences, with 98 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 13% higher than 2019's figure of 85 offences and a difference of 1.49 from 2019's crime rate of 10. Pont-y-clun's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Pont-y-clun to other towns and cities
See how Pont-y-clun shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Pont-y-clun and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Pont-y-clun Crime Map
Crime in Pont-y-clun Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Summary of Crimes in Pont-y-clun This Year
| Pont-y-clun | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 126 | 14.40 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 140% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.11 | 114 | 0.25 | 127% safer |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.71 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 63% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 28 | 3.20 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 142% safer |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.34 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 897% safer |
| Other Crime | 3 | 0.34 | 736 | 1.64 | 382% safer |
| Other Theft | 23 | 2.63 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 73% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.11 | 178 | 0.40 | 264% safer |
| Public Order | 22 | 2.51 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 292% safer |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.34 | 1,623 | 3.62 | 965% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 0.69 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 297% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 98 | 11.20 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 179% safer |
Pont-y-clun Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 203 | 23.20 | - |
| Pencoed | 338 | 35.71 | 35% more dangerous |
| Laleston | 481 | 36.12 | 36% more dangerous |
| Llanharan | 348 | 41.47 | 44% more dangerous |
| Llantwit Fardre | 702 | 44.95 | 48% more dangerous |
| Brackla | 595 | 49.30 | 53% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Pont-y-clun
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Pont-y-clun
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Station Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Heol Yr Orsaf | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Clan-Yr-Afon | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lon Elai | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Y Parc | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Castan Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Park Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Lon Elai | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Sovereign Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Pant Y Dderwen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Pant Y Dderwen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Drugs | On or near Bryn Dewi Sant | Offender given a drugs possession warning |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Paddocks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near A4119 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Llantrisant Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Public order | On or near Palalwyf Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Public order | On or near Miskin Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pant Y Dderwen | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Pont-y-clun Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 4.3 | 5 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.11 | 0.23 | - | 0.11 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.0 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.91 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.69 | 0.80 | 0.34 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.7 | 5 | 2.7 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.23 | - | 0.23 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.69 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | Getting worse |
Changes In Pont-y-clun's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Pont-y-clun to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 23.20 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 66% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 70% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 72% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 73% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 76% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 77% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 83% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 83% more dangerous |
Crime in Pont-y-clun's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun & Llanharry | 339 | 28 | First |
Crime in Pont-y-clun During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Pont-y-clun change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Pont-y-clun saw a 400% increase in anti-social behaviour. Pont-y-clun saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during December, when it fell by 64% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +200% | +238% | +167% | +225% | +260% | +300% | +200% | - | +400% | +33% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +200% | +200% | - | +100% | +67% | +200% | - | -50% | -33% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -33% | +100% | - | - | +33% | +200% | - | +100% | -50% | +200% |
| Public Order | +200% | +100% | - | - | - | - | -25% | - | -33% | +100% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +17% | +50% | +200% | +133% | +150% | -33% | +13% | - | +22% | -64% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Pont-y-clun
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Pont-y-clun's local territorial police force is the South Wales Police.How dangerous is Pont-y-clun?
Pont-y-clun is the safest small town in Mid Glamorgan.What is Pont-y-clun's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Pont-y-clun are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Pont-y-clun?
Pont-y-clun's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021