Ponciau vs Pwllheli North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Ponciau North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Pwllheli North North Wales Police

      Ponciau vs Pwllheli North Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Ponciau
      North Wales Police
      507 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      19.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Pwllheli North
      North Wales Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ponciau
      B Pwllheli North
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      507
      378
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      576
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.1%
      6.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ponciau
      B Pwllheli North
      Violent Crime
      197 ↓23%
      130 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↓23%
      92 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓39%
      17 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑80%
      7 ↑75%
      Burglary
      17 ↑6%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓4%
      29 ↑38%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      18 ↑100%
      Public Order
      29 ↑0%
      27 ↓18%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑61%
      40 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ponciau safer than Pwllheli North?

      Ponciau has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 507 crimes in the last 12 months. Pwllheli North has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 378 crimes. Pwllheli North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ponciau vs Pwllheli North?

      Ponciau shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pwllheli North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ponciau and Pwllheli North?

      In Ponciau, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In Pwllheli North, it is Violent Crime (130 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ponciau and Pwllheli North?

      Ponciau recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pwllheli North recorded 92. 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 Ponciau vs Pwllheli North?

      Violent crime in Ponciau totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 130 in Pwllheli North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ponciau and Pwllheli North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ponciau recorded 576 crimes (now 507, a change of -12%). Pwllheli North recorded 381 crimes previously (now 378, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ponciau and Pwllheli North?

      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. Ponciau has a resolution rate of 19.1% and Pwllheli North has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ponciau and Pwllheli North?

      Ponciau falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pwllheli North is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ponciau and Pwllheli North?

      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 Ponciau or Pwllheli North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ponciau and Pwllheli North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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