Bôn-y-maen vs Pontardawe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Bôn-y-maen South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Pontardawe South Wales Police

      Bôn-y-maen vs Pontardawe Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Bôn-y-maen
      South Wales Police
      669 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      13% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Pontardawe
      South Wales Police
      465 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bôn-y-maen
      B Pontardawe
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      669
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      715
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bôn-y-maen
      B Pontardawe
      Violent Crime
      274 ↑0%
      224 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓7%
      42 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓29%
      31 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓42%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      12 ↓37%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓38%
      38 ↑65%
      Drugs
      38 ↑443%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      77 ↓1%
      61 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      74 ↓17%
      14 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓11%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontardawe is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bôn-y-maen safer than Pontardawe?

      Bôn-y-maen has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 669 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Pontardawe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bôn-y-maen vs Pontardawe?

      Bôn-y-maen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontardawe shows +9.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe?

      In Bôn-y-maen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (274 incidents). In Pontardawe, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe?

      Bôn-y-maen recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontardawe recorded 42. 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 Bôn-y-maen vs Pontardawe?

      Violent crime in Bôn-y-maen totalled 274 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Pontardawe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bôn-y-maen recorded 715 crimes (now 669, a change of -6.4%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe?

      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. Bôn-y-maen has a resolution rate of 13% and Pontardawe has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe?

      Bôn-y-maen falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontardawe is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe?

      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 Bôn-y-maen or Pontardawe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bôn-y-maen and Pontardawe. 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.