Darren Valley vs Pontnewydd
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darren Valley vs Pontnewydd Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darren Valley safer than Pontnewydd?
Darren Valley has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 95 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontnewydd has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Darren Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Darren Valley vs Pontnewydd?
Darren Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontnewydd shows -49.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Darren Valley and Pontnewydd?
In Darren Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Pontnewydd, it is Violent Crime (135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darren Valley and Pontnewydd?
Darren Valley recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontnewydd recorded 80. 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 Darren Valley vs Pontnewydd?
Violent crime in Darren Valley totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 135 in Pontnewydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Darren Valley and Pontnewydd in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darren Valley recorded 177 crimes (now 95, a change of -46.3%). Pontnewydd recorded 776 crimes previously (now 389, -49.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darren Valley and Pontnewydd?
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. Darren Valley has a resolution rate of 0% and Pontnewydd has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darren Valley and Pontnewydd?
Darren Valley falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pontnewydd 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 Darren Valley and Pontnewydd?
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 Darren Valley or Pontnewydd on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darren Valley and Pontnewydd. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.