Pontypool vs Raglan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Pontypool Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Raglan Gwent Police

      Pontypool vs Raglan Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Pontypool
      Gwent Police
      322 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.9% trend
      6.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Raglan
      Gwent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓88.6% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontypool
      B Raglan
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      322
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      698
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.9%
      ↓88.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontypool
      B Raglan
      Violent Crime
      122 ↓46%
      4 ↓88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓60%
      1 ↓92%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓39%
      2 ↓86%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓69%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      9 ↓57%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓51%
      1 ↓90%
      Drugs
      9 ↓61%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      28 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓74%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Raglan is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontypool safer than Raglan?

      Pontypool has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 322 crimes in the last 12 months. Raglan has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Raglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontypool vs Raglan?

      Pontypool shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Raglan shows -88.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontypool and Raglan?

      In Pontypool, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Raglan, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontypool and Raglan?

      Pontypool recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Raglan recorded 1. 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 Pontypool vs Raglan?

      Violent crime in Pontypool totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Raglan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontypool and Raglan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontypool recorded 698 crimes (now 322, a change of -53.9%). Raglan recorded 105 crimes previously (now 12, -88.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontypool and Raglan?

      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. Pontypool has a resolution rate of 6.9% and Raglan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontypool and Raglan?

      Pontypool falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Raglan 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 Pontypool and Raglan?

      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 Pontypool or Raglan on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontypool and Raglan. 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.