Green Lane vs Pontypool

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Green Lane Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Pontypool Gwent Police

      Green Lane vs Pontypool Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Green Lane
      Gwent Police
      130 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.8% 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 Green Lane
      B Pontypool
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      130
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      216
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.8%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Green Lane
      B Pontypool
      Violent Crime
      44 ↓30%
      105 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓26%
      67 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓38%
      14 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↓50%
      Burglary
      2 ↓82%
      6 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓88%
      44 ↓52%
      Drugs
      1 ↓86%
      11 ↓58%
      Public Order
      16 ↓30%
      35 ↓58%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓28%
      3 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      2
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Green Lane is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 62/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Green Lane safer than Pontypool?

      Green Lane has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 130 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. Green Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Green Lane vs Pontypool?

      Green Lane shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.8% — 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 Green Lane and Pontypool?

      In Green Lane, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 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 Green Lane and Pontypool?

      Green Lane recorded 39 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 Green Lane vs Pontypool?

      Violent crime in Green Lane totalled 44 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 Green Lane and Pontypool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Green Lane recorded 216 crimes (now 130, a change of -39.8%). Pontypool recorded 739 crimes previously (now 304, -58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Green Lane 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. Green Lane 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 Green Lane and Pontypool?

      Green Lane 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 Green Lane 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 Green Lane or Pontypool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Green Lane 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.