Bontnewydd vs Porthyfelin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    98/100
    Bontnewydd North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Porthyfelin North Wales Police

      Bontnewydd vs Porthyfelin Results

      A
      98/100
      Very Safe
      Bontnewydd
      North Wales Police
      22 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Porthyfelin
      North Wales Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bontnewydd
      B Porthyfelin
      Safety Score
      98/100 Very Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      22
      249
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      33
      278
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.3%
      ↓10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bontnewydd
      B Porthyfelin
      Violent Crime
      7 ↓50%
      126 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↓75%
      45 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      1
      12 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑300%
      18 ↑13%
      Drugs
      1
      5 ↓85%
      Public Order
      3 ↑200%
      18 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      1
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bontnewydd is the safer choice — scoring 98/100 vs 63/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bontnewydd safer than Porthyfelin?

      Bontnewydd has a safety score of 98/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 22 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthyfelin has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 249 crimes. Bontnewydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bontnewydd vs Porthyfelin?

      Bontnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthyfelin shows -10.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin?

      In Bontnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Porthyfelin, it is Violent Crime (126 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin?

      Bontnewydd recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthyfelin recorded 45. 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 Bontnewydd vs Porthyfelin?

      Violent crime in Bontnewydd totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 126 in Porthyfelin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bontnewydd recorded 33 crimes (now 22, a change of -33.3%). Porthyfelin recorded 278 crimes previously (now 249, -10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin?

      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. Bontnewydd has a resolution rate of 100% and Porthyfelin has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin?

      Bontnewydd falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Porthyfelin 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 Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin?

      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 Bontnewydd or Porthyfelin on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bontnewydd and Porthyfelin. 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.