Peterston-super-Ely vs Pontardawe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Peterston-super-Ely South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Pontardawe South Wales Police

      Peterston-super-Ely vs Pontardawe Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Peterston-super-Ely
      South Wales Police
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      14.3% 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 Peterston-super-Ely
      B Pontardawe
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      63
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterston-super-Ely
      B Pontardawe
      Violent Crime
      18 ↑0%
      224 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑333%
      42 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓41%
      31 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      4 ↑33%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑17%
      38 ↑65%
      Drugs
      1
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      3 ↓63%
      61 ↑15%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      14 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Peterston-super-Ely is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterston-super-Ely safer than Pontardawe?

      Peterston-super-Ely has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 63 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Peterston-super-Ely scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterston-super-Ely vs Pontardawe?

      Peterston-super-Ely shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — 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 Peterston-super-Ely and Pontardawe?

      In Peterston-super-Ely, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (18 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 Peterston-super-Ely and Pontardawe?

      Peterston-super-Ely 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 Peterston-super-Ely vs Pontardawe?

      Violent crime in Peterston-super-Ely totalled 18 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 Peterston-super-Ely and Pontardawe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterston-super-Ely recorded 62 crimes (now 63, a change of +1.6%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterston-super-Ely 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. Peterston-super-Ely has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Pontardawe has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterston-super-Ely and Pontardawe?

      Peterston-super-Ely 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 Peterston-super-Ely 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 Peterston-super-Ely or Pontardawe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterston-super-Ely 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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