Newbridge vs Penmaen
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newbridge vs Penmaen 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 Newbridge safer than Penmaen?
Newbridge has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 244 crimes in the last 12 months. Penmaen has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 129 crimes. Penmaen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newbridge vs Penmaen?
Newbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -60.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penmaen shows -59.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newbridge and Penmaen?
In Newbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (88 incidents). In Penmaen, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newbridge and Penmaen?
Newbridge recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penmaen recorded 17. 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 Newbridge vs Penmaen?
Violent crime in Newbridge totalled 88 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Penmaen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newbridge and Penmaen in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newbridge recorded 621 crimes (now 244, a change of -60.7%). Penmaen recorded 321 crimes previously (now 129, -59.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newbridge and Penmaen?
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. Newbridge has a resolution rate of 9.6% and Penmaen has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newbridge and Penmaen?
Newbridge falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Penmaen 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 Newbridge and Penmaen?
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 Newbridge or Penmaen on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newbridge and Penmaen. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.