Pontllanfraith vs Risca East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontllanfraith vs Risca East 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 Risca East?
Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 328 crimes in the last 12 months. Risca East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 242 crimes. Risca East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontllanfraith vs Risca East?
Pontllanfraith shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Risca East shows -62.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontllanfraith and Risca East?
In Pontllanfraith, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Risca East, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontllanfraith and Risca East?
Pontllanfraith recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Risca East recorded 41. 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 Risca East?
Violent crime in Pontllanfraith totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Risca East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontllanfraith and Risca East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontllanfraith recorded 627 crimes (now 328, a change of -47.7%). Risca East recorded 639 crimes previously (now 242, -62.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontllanfraith and Risca East?
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 0% and Risca East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontllanfraith and Risca East?
Pontllanfraith falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Risca East 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 Pontllanfraith and Risca East?
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 Risca East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontllanfraith and Risca East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.