Pontypool vs St James
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontypool vs St James 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 Pontypool safer than St James?
Pontypool has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 387 crimes. Pontypool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontypool vs St James?
Pontypool shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows -55.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontypool and St James?
In Pontypool, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontypool and St James?
Pontypool recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James 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 St James?
Violent crime in Pontypool totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontypool and St James 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%). St James recorded 878 crimes previously (now 387, -55.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontypool and St James?
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 St James has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontypool and St James?
Pontypool falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St James 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 St James?
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 St James on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontypool and St James. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.