Church Village vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Church Village South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons South Wales Police

      Church Village vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Church Village
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      South Wales Police
      844 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Village
      B Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      281
      844
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      290
      935
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Village
      B Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑13%
      262 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓11%
      122 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓39%
      46 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      49 ↓11%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      24 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓10%
      70 ↓1%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      25 ↑67%
      Public Order
      33 ↑10%
      108 ↑26%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      90 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      24 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Village safer than Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Church Village has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 844 crimes. Church Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church Village vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Church Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      In Church Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons, it is Violent Crime (262 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Church Village recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 122. 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 Church Village vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Violent crime in Church Village totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 262 in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Village recorded 290 crimes (now 281, a change of -3.1%). Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 935 crimes previously (now 844, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      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. Church Village has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Church Village falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons 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 Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      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 Church Village or Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church Village and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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