Gilfach-goch vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gilfach-goch vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilfach-goch safer than Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?
Gilfach-goch has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 213 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 844 crimes. Gilfach-goch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gilfach-goch vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?
Gilfach-goch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.4% — 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 Gilfach-goch and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?
In Gilfach-goch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 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 Gilfach-goch and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?
Gilfach-goch recorded 10 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 Gilfach-goch vs Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?
Violent crime in Gilfach-goch totalled 112 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 Gilfach-goch and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gilfach-goch recorded 258 crimes (now 213, a change of -17.4%). Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 935 crimes previously (now 844, -9.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gilfach-goch 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. Gilfach-goch has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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 Gilfach-goch and Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons?
Gilfach-goch 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 Gilfach-goch 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 Gilfach-goch or Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gilfach-goch 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.