Baruc vs Pontardawe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Baruc South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Pontardawe South Wales Police

      Baruc vs Pontardawe Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Baruc
      South Wales Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Pontardawe
      South Wales Police
      465 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baruc
      B Pontardawe
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      684
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      659
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baruc
      B Pontardawe
      Violent Crime
      230 ↑11%
      224 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑11%
      42 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓22%
      31 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓34%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      18 ↑38%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      38 ↑65%
      Drugs
      17 ↑55%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      72 ↓18%
      61 ↑15%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      64 ↑3%
      14 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑138%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontardawe is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baruc safer than Pontardawe?

      Baruc has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 684 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 Baruc vs Pontardawe?

      Baruc shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Baruc and Pontardawe?

      In Baruc, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 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 Baruc and Pontardawe?

      Baruc recorded 151 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 Baruc vs Pontardawe?

      Violent crime in Baruc totalled 230 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 Baruc and Pontardawe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baruc recorded 659 crimes (now 684, a change of +3.8%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baruc 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. Baruc has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Pontardawe has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baruc and Pontardawe?

      Baruc 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 Baruc 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 Baruc or Pontardawe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baruc 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.