Dixton with Osbaston vs Pontypool

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Pontypool Gwent Police

      Dixton with Osbaston vs Pontypool Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      31 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.7% 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 Dixton with Osbaston
      B Pontypool
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      31
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      83
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓62.7%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dixton with Osbaston
      B Pontypool
      Violent Crime
      16 ↓52%
      105 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↓83%
      67 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓67%
      14 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓83%
      8 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓71%
      44 ↓52%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↓58%
      Public Order
      1 ↓67%
      35 ↓58%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dixton with Osbaston safer than Pontypool?

      Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 31 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dixton with Osbaston vs Pontypool?

      Dixton with Osbaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -62.7% — 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 Dixton with Osbaston and Pontypool?

      In Dixton with Osbaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 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 Dixton with Osbaston and Pontypool?

      Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2 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 Dixton with Osbaston vs Pontypool?

      Violent crime in Dixton with Osbaston totalled 16 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 Dixton with Osbaston and Pontypool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dixton with Osbaston recorded 83 crimes (now 31, a change of -62.7%). Pontypool recorded 739 crimes previously (now 304, -58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dixton with Osbaston 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. Dixton with Osbaston 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 Dixton with Osbaston and Pontypool?

      Dixton with Osbaston 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 Dixton with Osbaston 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 Dixton with Osbaston or Pontypool on a crime map?

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

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