Panteg vs Pontypool

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Panteg Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Pontypool Gwent Police

      Panteg vs Pontypool Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Panteg
      Gwent Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.1% 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 Panteg
      B Pontypool
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      336
      304
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      673
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50.1%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Panteg
      B Pontypool
      Violent Crime
      121 ↓54%
      105 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↓38%
      67 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓66%
      14 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓64%
      8 ↓50%
      Burglary
      8 ↓53%
      6 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓38%
      44 ↓52%
      Drugs
      3 ↓86%
      11 ↓58%
      Public Order
      51 ↓39%
      35 ↓58%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓63%
      3 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontypool is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Panteg safer than Pontypool?

      Panteg has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 304 crimes. Pontypool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Panteg vs Pontypool?

      Panteg shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50.1% — 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 Panteg and Pontypool?

      In Panteg, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 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 Panteg and Pontypool?

      Panteg recorded 74 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 Panteg vs Pontypool?

      Violent crime in Panteg totalled 121 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 Panteg and Pontypool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Panteg recorded 673 crimes (now 336, a change of -50.1%). Pontypool recorded 739 crimes previously (now 304, -58.9%).

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

      Panteg 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 Panteg 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 Panteg or Pontypool on a crime map?

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