Newton vs Pentre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Newton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Pentre South Wales Police

      Newton vs Pentre Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Newton
      South Wales Police
      108 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pentre
      South Wales Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newton
      B Pentre
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      108
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      116
      420
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newton
      B Pentre
      Violent Crime
      52 ↓13%
      167 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓7%
      50 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑20%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      12 ↑33%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      19 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑25%
      45 ↑2%
      Drugs
      7
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      11 ↓21%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newton is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newton safer than Pentre?

      Newton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 108 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentre has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 423 crimes. Newton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newton vs Pentre?

      Newton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pentre shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newton and Pentre?

      In Newton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (52 incidents). In Pentre, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newton and Pentre?

      Newton recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentre recorded 50. 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 Newton vs Pentre?

      Violent crime in Newton totalled 52 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Pentre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newton and Pentre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton recorded 116 crimes (now 108, a change of -6.9%). Pentre recorded 420 crimes previously (now 423, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton and Pentre?

      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. Newton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Pentre has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newton and Pentre?

      Newton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pentre 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 Newton and Pentre?

      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 Newton or Pentre on a crime map?

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

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