Darren Valley vs Pontlottyn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darren Valley vs Pontlottyn 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 Darren Valley safer than Pontlottyn?
Darren Valley has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 54 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontlottyn has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 133 crimes. Darren Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Darren Valley vs Pontlottyn?
Darren Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -69.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontlottyn shows -43.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Darren Valley and Pontlottyn?
In Darren Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (13 incidents). In Pontlottyn, it is Violent Crime (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darren Valley and Pontlottyn?
Darren Valley recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontlottyn recorded 26. 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 Darren Valley vs Pontlottyn?
Violent crime in Darren Valley totalled 13 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Pontlottyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Darren Valley and Pontlottyn in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darren Valley recorded 178 crimes (now 54, a change of -69.7%). Pontlottyn recorded 236 crimes previously (now 133, -43.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darren Valley and Pontlottyn?
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. Darren Valley has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Pontlottyn has 6.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darren Valley and Pontlottyn?
Darren Valley falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pontlottyn 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 Darren Valley and Pontlottyn?
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 Darren Valley or Pontlottyn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darren Valley and Pontlottyn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.