Marshfield vs Pontnewynydd

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Marshfield Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Pontnewynydd Gwent Police

      Marshfield vs Pontnewynydd Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Marshfield
      Gwent Police
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓59.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Pontnewynydd
      Gwent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marshfield
      B Pontnewynydd
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      234
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      580
      143
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓59.7%
      ↓58.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marshfield
      B Pontnewynydd
      Violent Crime
      71 ↓57%
      19 ↓65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓66%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓36%
      2 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓68%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      11 ↓69%
      5 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓64%
      5 ↓71%
      Drugs
      8 ↓38%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      27 ↓63%
      8 ↓56%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓64%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontnewynydd is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 69/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marshfield safer than Pontnewynydd?

      Marshfield has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 234 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontnewynydd has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Pontnewynydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marshfield vs Pontnewynydd?

      Marshfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -59.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontnewynydd shows -58.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marshfield and Pontnewynydd?

      In Marshfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 incidents). In Pontnewynydd, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marshfield and Pontnewynydd?

      Marshfield recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontnewynydd recorded 8. 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 Marshfield vs Pontnewynydd?

      Violent crime in Marshfield totalled 71 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Pontnewynydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marshfield and Pontnewynydd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marshfield recorded 580 crimes (now 234, a change of -59.7%). Pontnewynydd recorded 143 crimes previously (now 59, -58.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marshfield and Pontnewynydd?

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

      Which police force covers Marshfield and Pontnewynydd?

      Marshfield falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pontnewynydd 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 Marshfield and Pontnewynydd?

      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 Marshfield or Pontnewynydd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marshfield and Pontnewynydd. 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.