Pentre vs Pontardawe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Pentre South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Pontardawe South Wales Police

      Pentre vs Pontardawe Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pentre
      South Wales Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      0% 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 Pentre
      B Pontardawe
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      423
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      420
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pentre
      B Pontardawe
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓6%
      224 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓24%
      42 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑32%
      31 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      19 ↑46%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑2%
      38 ↑65%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      50 ↓2%
      61 ↑15%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑10%
      14 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓17%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pentre is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pentre safer than Pontardawe?

      Pentre has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 423 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Pentre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pentre vs Pontardawe?

      Pentre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — 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 Pentre and Pontardawe?

      In Pentre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 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 Pentre and Pontardawe?

      Pentre recorded 50 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 Pentre vs Pontardawe?

      Violent crime in Pentre totalled 167 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 Pentre and Pontardawe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pentre recorded 420 crimes (now 423, a change of +0.7%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pentre 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. Pentre 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 Pentre and Pontardawe?

      Pentre 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 Pentre 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 Pentre or Pontardawe on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.