Pontnewydd vs Six Bells

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Pontnewydd Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Six Bells Gwent Police

      Pontnewydd vs Six Bells Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Pontnewydd
      Gwent Police
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Six Bells
      Gwent Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontnewydd
      B Six Bells
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      389
      103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      776
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49.9%
      ↓43.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontnewydd
      B Six Bells
      Violent Crime
      135 ↓57%
      40 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓39%
      16 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓64%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓72%
      7 ↓59%
      Burglary
      13 ↓48%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓49%
      19 ↑6%
      Drugs
      11 ↓21%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      54 ↓17%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Six Bells is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 54/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontnewydd safer than Six Bells?

      Pontnewydd has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 389 crimes in the last 12 months. Six Bells has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Six Bells scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontnewydd vs Six Bells?

      Pontnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Six Bells shows -43.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontnewydd and Six Bells?

      In Pontnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Six Bells, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontnewydd and Six Bells?

      Pontnewydd recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Six Bells recorded 16. 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 Pontnewydd vs Six Bells?

      Violent crime in Pontnewydd totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Six Bells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontnewydd and Six Bells in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontnewydd recorded 776 crimes (now 389, a change of -49.9%). Six Bells recorded 183 crimes previously (now 103, -43.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontnewydd and Six Bells?

      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. Pontnewydd has a resolution rate of 0% and Six Bells has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontnewydd and Six Bells?

      Pontnewydd falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Six Bells 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 Pontnewydd and Six Bells?

      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 Pontnewydd or Six Bells on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontnewydd and Six Bells. 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.