Johnston vs Pontamman

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Johnston Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Pontamman Dyfed-Powys Police

      Johnston vs Pontamman Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Johnston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Pontamman
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      313 crimes / 12m
      ↑82% trend
      15.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Johnston
      B Pontamman
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      313
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↑82%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      15.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Johnston
      B Pontamman
      Violent Crime
      126 ↑18%
      151 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑16%
      41 ↑173%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑25%
      21 ↑163%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑150%
      Burglary
      8 ↓27%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓48%
      25 ↑257%
      Drugs
      21 ↑425%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      18 ↓10%
      27 ↑59%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓90%
      9 ↑800%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      A Johnston is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Johnston safer than Pontamman?

      Johnston has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontamman has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 313 crimes. Johnston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Johnston vs Pontamman?

      Johnston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pontamman shows +82% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Johnston and Pontamman?

      In Johnston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (126 incidents). In Pontamman, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Johnston and Pontamman?

      Johnston recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontamman recorded 41. 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 Johnston vs Pontamman?

      Violent crime in Johnston totalled 126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Pontamman. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Johnston and Pontamman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Johnston recorded 218 crimes (now 232, a change of +6.4%). Pontamman recorded 172 crimes previously (now 313, +82%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Johnston and Pontamman?

      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. Johnston has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Pontamman has 15.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Johnston and Pontamman?

      Johnston falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Pontamman 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 Johnston and Pontamman?

      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 Johnston or Pontamman on a crime map?

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

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