Penmaen vs Portskewett

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Penmaen Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Penmaen vs Portskewett Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Penmaen
      Gwent Police
      138 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penmaen
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      138
      64
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓54.5%
      ↓48.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penmaen
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓64%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓43%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓72%
      6 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓30%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      6 ↑50%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓58%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      17 ↓29%
      4 ↓73%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 77/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penmaen safer than Portskewett?

      Penmaen has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 138 crimes in the last 12 months. Portskewett has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 64 crimes. Portskewett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penmaen vs Portskewett?

      Penmaen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Portskewett shows -48.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penmaen and Portskewett?

      In Penmaen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Portskewett, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penmaen and Portskewett?

      Penmaen recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portskewett recorded 12. 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 Penmaen vs Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Penmaen totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Portskewett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penmaen and Portskewett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penmaen recorded 303 crimes (now 138, a change of -54.5%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 64, -48.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penmaen and Portskewett?

      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. Penmaen has a resolution rate of 0% and Portskewett has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penmaen and Portskewett?

      Penmaen falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Portskewett 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 Penmaen and Portskewett?

      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 Penmaen or Portskewett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penmaen and Portskewett. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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