New Inn vs Pontypool

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    New Inn Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Pontypool Gwent Police

      New Inn vs Pontypool Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      New Inn
      Gwent Police
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.4% 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 New Inn
      B Pontypool
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      180
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      386
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.4%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Inn
      B Pontypool
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓56%
      105 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓48%
      67 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓40%
      14 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓86%
      8 ↓50%
      Burglary
      3 ↓81%
      6 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓45%
      44 ↓52%
      Drugs
      2 ↓82%
      11 ↓58%
      Public Order
      27 ↓27%
      35 ↓58%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓58%
      3 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓50%
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A New Inn is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 62/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Inn safer than Pontypool?

      New Inn has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 180 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. New Inn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Inn vs Pontypool?

      New Inn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.4% — 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 New Inn and Pontypool?

      In New Inn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 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 New Inn and Pontypool?

      New Inn recorded 27 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 New Inn vs Pontypool?

      Violent crime in New Inn totalled 76 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 New Inn and Pontypool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Inn recorded 386 crimes (now 180, a change of -53.4%). Pontypool recorded 739 crimes previously (now 304, -58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Inn 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. New Inn 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 New Inn and Pontypool?

      New Inn 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 New Inn 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 New Inn or Pontypool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Inn 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.