Nelson vs Pontllanfraith
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Nelson vs Pontllanfraith 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 Nelson safer than Pontllanfraith?
Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 328 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Nelson vs Pontllanfraith?
Nelson shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.9% — 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 Nelson and Pontllanfraith?
In Nelson, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 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 Nelson and Pontllanfraith?
Nelson recorded 25 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 Nelson vs Pontllanfraith?
Violent crime in Nelson totalled 53 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 Nelson and Pontllanfraith in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nelson recorded 360 crimes (now 137, a change of -61.9%). Pontllanfraith recorded 627 crimes previously (now 328, -47.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nelson 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. Nelson 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 Nelson and Pontllanfraith?
Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson or Pontllanfraith on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nelson and Pontllanfraith. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.