Abercarn vs Pontlottyn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Abercarn Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Pontlottyn Gwent Police

      Abercarn vs Pontlottyn Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Abercarn
      Gwent Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Pontlottyn
      Gwent Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓64.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercarn
      B Pontlottyn
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      230
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      493
      282
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.4%
      ↓64.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercarn
      B Pontlottyn
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓46%
      31 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓50%
      17 ↓54%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓79%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      4 ↓73%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓31%
      24 ↓68%
      Drugs
      2 ↓83%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      16 ↓78%
      8 ↓74%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓67%
      1 ↓83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontlottyn is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercarn safer than Pontlottyn?

      Abercarn has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontlottyn has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 99 crimes. Pontlottyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercarn vs Pontlottyn?

      Abercarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontlottyn shows -64.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercarn and Pontlottyn?

      In Abercarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Pontlottyn, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercarn and Pontlottyn?

      Abercarn recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontlottyn recorded 17. 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 Abercarn vs Pontlottyn?

      Violent crime in Abercarn totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Pontlottyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercarn and Pontlottyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercarn recorded 493 crimes (now 230, a change of -53.4%). Pontlottyn recorded 282 crimes previously (now 99, -64.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercarn and Pontlottyn?

      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. Abercarn has a resolution rate of 0% and Pontlottyn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercarn and Pontlottyn?

      Abercarn falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pontlottyn is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abercarn and Pontlottyn?

      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 Abercarn or Pontlottyn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abercarn and Pontlottyn. 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.