Pontllanfraith vs Shirenewton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontllanfraith vs Shirenewton 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 Shirenewton?
Pontllanfraith has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 328 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 32 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontllanfraith vs Shirenewton?
Pontllanfraith shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -48.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontllanfraith and Shirenewton?
In Pontllanfraith, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontllanfraith and Shirenewton?
Pontllanfraith recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 5. 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 Shirenewton?
Violent crime in Pontllanfraith totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontllanfraith and Shirenewton 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%). Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 32, -48.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontllanfraith and Shirenewton?
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 Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontllanfraith and Shirenewton?
Pontllanfraith falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shirenewton 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 Shirenewton?
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 Shirenewton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontllanfraith and Shirenewton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.