Pontypool vs Sirhowy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Pontypool Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Sirhowy Gwent Police

      Pontypool vs Sirhowy Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Pontypool
      Gwent Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Sirhowy
      Gwent Police
      330 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontypool
      B Sirhowy
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      304
      330
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      739
      710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.9%
      ↓53.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontypool
      B Sirhowy
      Violent Crime
      105 ↓55%
      98 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓62%
      71 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓50%
      22 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓50%
      18 ↓55%
      Burglary
      6 ↓78%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓52%
      46 ↓21%
      Drugs
      11 ↓58%
      8 ↓60%
      Public Order
      35 ↓58%
      38 ↓47%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓92%
      2 ↓85%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pontypool is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontypool safer than Sirhowy?

      Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Sirhowy has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Pontypool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontypool vs Sirhowy?

      Pontypool shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sirhowy shows -53.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pontypool, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Sirhowy, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pontypool recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sirhowy recorded 71. 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 Sirhowy?

      Violent crime in Pontypool totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Sirhowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontypool and Sirhowy 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%). Sirhowy recorded 710 crimes previously (now 330, -53.5%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Pontypool and Sirhowy?

      Pontypool falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Sirhowy 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 Sirhowy?

      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 Sirhowy on a crime map?

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