Langstone vs Pontllanfraith

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Langstone Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Pontllanfraith Gwent Police

      Langstone vs Pontllanfraith Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Langstone
      Gwent Police
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Pontllanfraith
      Gwent Police
      328 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Langstone
      B Pontllanfraith
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      153
      328
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      315
      627
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓51.4%
      ↓47.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Langstone
      B Pontllanfraith
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓38%
      122 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓65%
      62 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓54%
      14 ↓74%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      12 ↓60%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      8 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓43%
      37 ↓39%
      Drugs
      3 ↓70%
      11 ↓27%
      Public Order
      11 ↓69%
      37 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓89%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Langstone is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Langstone safer than Pontllanfraith?

      Langstone has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 328 crimes. Langstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Langstone vs Pontllanfraith?

      Langstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontllanfraith shows -47.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Langstone and Pontllanfraith?

      In Langstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Pontllanfraith, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Langstone and Pontllanfraith?

      Langstone recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontllanfraith recorded 62. 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 Langstone vs Pontllanfraith?

      Violent crime in Langstone totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Pontllanfraith. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Langstone and Pontllanfraith in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Langstone recorded 315 crimes (now 153, a change of -51.4%). Pontllanfraith recorded 627 crimes previously (now 328, -47.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Langstone and Pontllanfraith?

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

      Which police force covers Langstone and Pontllanfraith?

      Langstone falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pontllanfraith 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 Langstone and Pontllanfraith?

      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 Langstone or Pontllanfraith on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Langstone and Pontllanfraith. 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.