Pontllanfraith vs Bwlch
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontllanfraith vs Bwlch 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 Pontllanfraith safer than Bwlch?
Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 405 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontllanfraith vs Bwlch?
Pontllanfraith shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontllanfraith and Bwlch?
In Pontllanfraith, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontllanfraith and Bwlch?
Pontllanfraith recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 Pontllanfraith vs Bwlch?
Violent crime in Pontllanfraith totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontllanfraith and Bwlch in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontllanfraith recorded 659 crimes (now 405, a change of -38.5%). Bwlch recorded 35 crimes previously (now 15, -57.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontllanfraith and Bwlch?
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. Pontllanfraith has a resolution rate of 6.8% and Bwlch has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontllanfraith and Bwlch?
Pontllanfraith falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Bwlch is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Pontllanfraith and Bwlch?
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 Pontllanfraith or Bwlch on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontllanfraith and Bwlch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.