Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Pontlottyn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Plymouth (Merthyr) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pontlottyn Gwent Police

      Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Pontlottyn Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Plymouth (Merthyr)
      South Wales Police
      424 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Pontlottyn
      Gwent Police
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.6% trend
      6.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plymouth (Merthyr)
      B Pontlottyn
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      424
      133
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      506
      236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.2%
      ↓43.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      6.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plymouth (Merthyr)
      B Pontlottyn
      Violent Crime
      193 ↓15%
      45 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑0%
      26 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓22%
      7 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑44%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      13 ↑8%
      2 ↓88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓9%
      23 ↓36%
      Drugs
      7 ↓22%
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      34 ↓40%
      13 ↓54%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓49%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pontlottyn is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plymouth (Merthyr) safer than Pontlottyn?

      Plymouth (Merthyr) has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 424 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontlottyn has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 133 crimes. Pontlottyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Pontlottyn?

      Plymouth (Merthyr) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pontlottyn shows -43.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Pontlottyn?

      In Plymouth (Merthyr), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (193 incidents). In Pontlottyn, it is Violent Crime (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymouth (Merthyr) and Pontlottyn?

      Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontlottyn recorded 26. 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 Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Pontlottyn?

      Violent crime in Plymouth (Merthyr) totalled 193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Pontlottyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Pontlottyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 506 crimes (now 424, a change of -16.2%). Pontlottyn recorded 236 crimes previously (now 133, -43.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Pontlottyn?

      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. Plymouth (Merthyr) has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Pontlottyn has 6.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plymouth (Merthyr) and Pontlottyn?

      Plymouth (Merthyr) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontlottyn is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Plymouth (Merthyr) and Pontlottyn?

      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 Plymouth (Merthyr) or Pontlottyn on a crime map?

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

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