Maesycwmmer vs Pontllanfraith

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Maesycwmmer Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Pontllanfraith Gwent Police

      Maesycwmmer vs Pontllanfraith Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Maesycwmmer
      Gwent Police
      136 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.3% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Pontllanfraith
      Gwent Police
      294 crimes / 12m
      ↓55% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maesycwmmer
      B Pontllanfraith
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      136
      294
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      187
      653
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.3%
      ↓55%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.5%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maesycwmmer
      B Pontllanfraith
      Violent Crime
      49 ↓40%
      110 ↓58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓10%
      46 ↓54%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      8 ↓85%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      24 ↓14%
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      15 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓13%
      31 ↓48%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      13 ↓13%
      31 ↓53%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      2
      7 ↓63%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      6 ↓68%
      Overall Verdict
      A Maesycwmmer is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maesycwmmer safer than Pontllanfraith?

      Maesycwmmer has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 136 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 294 crimes. Maesycwmmer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maesycwmmer vs Pontllanfraith?

      Maesycwmmer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontllanfraith shows -55% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maesycwmmer and Pontllanfraith?

      In Maesycwmmer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (49 incidents). In Pontllanfraith, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maesycwmmer and Pontllanfraith?

      Maesycwmmer recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontllanfraith recorded 46. 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 Maesycwmmer vs Pontllanfraith?

      Violent crime in Maesycwmmer totalled 49 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Pontllanfraith. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maesycwmmer and Pontllanfraith in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maesycwmmer recorded 187 crimes (now 136, a change of -27.3%). Pontllanfraith recorded 653 crimes previously (now 294, -55%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maesycwmmer 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. Maesycwmmer has a resolution rate of 13.5% and Pontllanfraith has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maesycwmmer and Pontllanfraith?

      Maesycwmmer 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 Maesycwmmer 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 Maesycwmmer or Pontllanfraith on a crime map?

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