Pontycymer, a Built-Up Area within Bridgend, exhibits a crime rate of 66.0 incidents per 1,000 residents. This figure provides a valuable point of comparison when assessing the area's safety profile relative to Bridgend’s average and the national UK average. For context, the UK’s overall crime rate stands at 91.6 incidents per 1,000 people. Therefore, Pontycymer's crime rate is notably lower than the UK average.
Comparing Pontycymer specifically to Bridgend itself, the difference is significant. While the precise average crime rate for Bridgend as a whole isn't provided in the data, the fact that Pontycymer's rate is below indicates that it's generally safer than the Bridgend area overall. This is further supported by Pontycymer’s safety score of 82 out of 100, which is also higher than the UK average safety score of 79. A higher safety score signifies a perceived greater sense of safety among residents.
To provide further perspective, we can look at nearby areas. Blaengarw has a crime rate of 53.7 per 1,000, Ogmore Vale reports 65.8 per 1,000, Nant-y-moel has 54.3 per 1,000, and, strikingly, Llangeinor registers a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000. This wide variation between surrounding areas highlights the localised nature of crime statistics and demonstrates that Pontycymer’s lower crime rate, compared to the UK and Bridgend averages, places it in a relatively favourable position within its immediate vicinity.
It’s important to remember that crime rates are complex and influenced by various factors. While the statistics offer a snapshot of the situation, personal experiences and perceptions of safety can vary. Understanding these figures in conjunction with local knowledge provides a more complete picture of safety in Pontycymer.