Pontypool vs Risca West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontypool vs Risca West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pontypool safer than Risca West?
Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Risca West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 285 crimes. Risca West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontypool vs Risca West?
Pontypool shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Risca West shows -58.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontypool and Risca West?
In Pontypool, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Risca West, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontypool and Risca West?
Pontypool recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Risca West recorded 73. 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 Risca West?
Violent crime in Pontypool totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Risca West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontypool and Risca West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontypool recorded 739 crimes (now 304, a change of -58.9%). Risca West recorded 693 crimes previously (now 285, -58.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontypool and Risca West?
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 0% and Risca West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontypool and Risca West?
Pontypool falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Risca West 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 Risca West?
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 Risca West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontypool and Risca West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.