Pontnewynydd vs Priory
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontnewynydd vs Priory 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 Pontnewynydd safer than Priory?
Pontnewynydd has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 59 crimes in the last 12 months. Priory has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 244 crimes. Pontnewynydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontnewynydd vs Priory?
Pontnewynydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Priory shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontnewynydd and Priory?
In Pontnewynydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Priory, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontnewynydd and Priory?
Pontnewynydd recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Priory recorded 58. 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 Pontnewynydd vs Priory?
Violent crime in Pontnewynydd totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 in Priory. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontnewynydd and Priory in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontnewynydd recorded 143 crimes (now 59, a change of -58.7%). Priory recorded 854 crimes previously (now 244, -71.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontnewynydd and Priory?
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. Pontnewynydd has a resolution rate of 0% and Priory has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontnewynydd and Priory?
Pontnewynydd falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Priory 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 Pontnewynydd and Priory?
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 Pontnewynydd or Priory on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontnewynydd and Priory. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.