Pontnewydd vs Wyesham

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
      83/100
      Wyesham Gwent Police

      Pontnewydd vs Wyesham Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Pontnewydd
      Gwent Police
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Wyesham
      Gwent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓46% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontnewydd
      B Wyesham
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      389
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      776
      126
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49.9%
      ↓46%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontnewydd
      B Wyesham
      Violent Crime
      135 ↓57%
      31 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓39%
      10 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓64%
      6 ↓54%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓72%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      13 ↓48%
      2 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓49%
      2 ↓67%
      Drugs
      11 ↓21%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      54 ↓17%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      9 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wyesham is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 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 Wyesham?

      Pontnewydd has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 389 crimes in the last 12 months. Wyesham has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 68 crimes. Wyesham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontnewydd vs Wyesham?

      Pontnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wyesham shows -46% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontnewydd and Wyesham?

      In Pontnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Wyesham, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontnewydd and Wyesham?

      Pontnewydd recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wyesham recorded 10. 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 Wyesham?

      Violent crime in Pontnewydd totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Wyesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontnewydd and Wyesham 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%). Wyesham recorded 126 crimes previously (now 68, -46%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontnewydd and Wyesham?

      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 Wyesham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontnewydd and Wyesham?

      Pontnewydd falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Wyesham 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 Wyesham?

      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 Wyesham on a crime map?

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