Newbridge vs Pontllanfraith

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Newbridge Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Pontllanfraith Gwent Police

      Newbridge vs Pontllanfraith Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Newbridge
      Gwent Police
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.1% 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 Newbridge
      B Pontllanfraith
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      301
      328
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      628
      627
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓52.1%
      ↓47.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newbridge
      B Pontllanfraith
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓55%
      122 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓60%
      62 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓56%
      14 ↓74%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓65%
      12 ↓60%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      8 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓43%
      37 ↓39%
      Drugs
      3 ↓70%
      11 ↓27%
      Public Order
      41 ↓42%
      37 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newbridge is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newbridge safer than Pontllanfraith?

      Newbridge has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 301 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 328 crimes. Newbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newbridge vs Pontllanfraith?

      Newbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52.1% — 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 Newbridge and Pontllanfraith?

      In Newbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 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 Newbridge and Pontllanfraith?

      Newbridge recorded 70 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 Newbridge vs Pontllanfraith?

      Violent crime in Newbridge totalled 100 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 Newbridge and Pontllanfraith in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newbridge recorded 628 crimes (now 301, a change of -52.1%). Pontllanfraith recorded 627 crimes previously (now 328, -47.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newbridge 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. Newbridge 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 Newbridge and Pontllanfraith?

      Newbridge 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 Newbridge 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 Newbridge or Pontllanfraith on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newbridge 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.