Dowlais and Pant vs Pontardawe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Dowlais and Pant South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Pontardawe South Wales Police

      Dowlais and Pant vs Pontardawe Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Dowlais and Pant
      South Wales Police
      651 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      14% 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 Dowlais and Pant
      B Pontardawe
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      651
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      731
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dowlais and Pant
      B Pontardawe
      Violent Crime
      227 ↓5%
      224 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓20%
      42 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓43%
      31 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓7%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      23 ↓8%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑6%
      38 ↑65%
      Drugs
      17 ↑70%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      66 ↑10%
      61 ↑15%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Shoplifting
      58 ↓45%
      14 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑20%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontardawe is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dowlais and Pant safer than Pontardawe?

      Dowlais and Pant has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 651 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 Dowlais and Pant vs Pontardawe?

      Dowlais and Pant shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — 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 Dowlais and Pant and Pontardawe?

      In Dowlais and Pant, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (227 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 Dowlais and Pant and Pontardawe?

      Dowlais and Pant recorded 76 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 Dowlais and Pant vs Pontardawe?

      Violent crime in Dowlais and Pant totalled 227 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 Dowlais and Pant and Pontardawe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dowlais and Pant recorded 731 crimes (now 651, a change of -10.9%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dowlais and Pant 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. Dowlais and Pant has a resolution rate of 14% and Pontardawe has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dowlais and Pant and Pontardawe?

      Dowlais and Pant 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 Dowlais and Pant 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 Dowlais and Pant or Pontardawe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dowlais and Pant and Pontardawe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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