Coedffranc North vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Coedffranc North South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons South Wales Police

      Coedffranc North vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Coedffranc North
      South Wales Police
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      12.5% 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 Coedffranc North
      B Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      180
      844
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      935
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.4%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coedffranc North
      B Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓8%
      262 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑18%
      122 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      46 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓75%
      49 ↓11%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      24 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓27%
      70 ↓1%
      Drugs
      41 ↑925%
      25 ↑67%
      Public Order
      21 ↑24%
      108 ↑26%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓67%
      90 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      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 Coedffranc North safer than Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Coedffranc North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 180 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 844 crimes. Coedffranc North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coedffranc North vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Coedffranc North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Coedffranc North and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      In Coedffranc North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 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 Coedffranc North and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Coedffranc North recorded 26 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 Coedffranc North vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Violent crime in Coedffranc North totalled 60 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 Coedffranc North and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coedffranc North recorded 156 crimes (now 180, a change of +15.4%). Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 935 crimes previously (now 844, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coedffranc North 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. Coedffranc North has a resolution rate of 12.5% 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 Coedffranc North and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?

      Coedffranc North 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 Coedffranc North 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 Coedffranc North or Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coedffranc North 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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