Newbridge vs Pontnewynydd
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newbridge vs Pontnewynydd 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 Pontnewynydd?
Newbridge has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 301 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 Newbridge vs Pontnewynydd?
Newbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52.1% — 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 Newbridge and Pontnewynydd?
In Newbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 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 Newbridge and Pontnewynydd?
Newbridge recorded 70 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 Newbridge vs Pontnewynydd?
Violent crime in Newbridge totalled 100 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 Newbridge and Pontnewynydd 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%). Pontnewynydd recorded 143 crimes previously (now 59, -58.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newbridge 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. Newbridge 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 Newbridge and Pontnewynydd?
Newbridge 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 Newbridge 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 Newbridge or Pontnewynydd on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newbridge and Pontnewynydd. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.