Gaer vs Pontypool
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gaer vs Pontypool 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 Gaer safer than Pontypool?
Gaer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 471 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. Pontypool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gaer vs Pontypool?
Gaer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.9% — 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 Gaer and Pontypool?
In Gaer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 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 Gaer and Pontypool?
Gaer recorded 76 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 Gaer vs Pontypool?
Violent crime in Gaer totalled 157 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 Gaer and Pontypool in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gaer recorded 1,237 crimes (now 471, a change of -61.9%). Pontypool recorded 739 crimes previously (now 304, -58.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gaer 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. Gaer 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 Gaer and Pontypool?
Gaer 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 Gaer 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 Gaer or Pontypool on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gaer and Pontypool. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.