Caerwent vs Pontypool

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Caerwent Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Pontypool Gwent Police

      Caerwent vs Pontypool Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Caerwent
      Gwent Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Pontypool
      Gwent Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerwent
      B Pontypool
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      40
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      65
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.5%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerwent
      B Pontypool
      Violent Crime
      14 ↓48%
      105 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓11%
      67 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      14 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      6 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑40%
      44 ↓52%
      Drugs
      1
      11 ↓58%
      Public Order
      2 ↓71%
      35 ↓58%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      1
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Caerwent is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 62/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerwent safer than Pontypool?

      Caerwent has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 40 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. Caerwent scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caerwent vs Pontypool?

      Caerwent shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontypool shows -58.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caerwent and Pontypool?

      In Caerwent, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (14 incidents). In Pontypool, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caerwent and Pontypool?

      Caerwent recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontypool recorded 67. 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 Caerwent vs Pontypool?

      Violent crime in Caerwent totalled 14 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Pontypool. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caerwent and Pontypool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caerwent recorded 65 crimes (now 40, a change of -38.5%). Pontypool recorded 739 crimes previously (now 304, -58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caerwent and Pontypool?

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

      Which police force covers Caerwent and Pontypool?

      Caerwent falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pontypool 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 Caerwent and Pontypool?

      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 Caerwent or Pontypool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caerwent and Pontypool. 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.