Pennard vs Pontardawe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pennard vs Pontardawe 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 Pennard safer than Pontardawe?
Pennard has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 100 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Pennard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pennard vs Pontardawe?
Pennard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Pennard and Pontardawe?
In Pennard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 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 Pennard and Pontardawe?
Pennard recorded 13 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 Pennard vs Pontardawe?
Violent crime in Pennard totalled 39 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 Pennard and Pontardawe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pennard recorded 77 crimes (now 100, a change of +29.9%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pennard 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. Pennard has a resolution rate of 0% and Pontardawe has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pennard and Pontardawe?
Pennard 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 Pennard 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 Pennard or Pontardawe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pennard and Pontardawe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.