Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontardawe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Plymouth (Penarth) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Pontardawe South Wales Police

      Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontardawe Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Plymouth (Penarth)
      South Wales Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% 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 Plymouth (Penarth)
      B Pontardawe
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      157
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      179
      423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.3%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plymouth (Penarth)
      B Pontardawe
      Violent Crime
      60 ↑25%
      224 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓4%
      42 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑10%
      31 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓50%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓32%
      38 ↑65%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      17 ↓41%
      61 ↑15%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      14 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Plymouth (Penarth) is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plymouth (Penarth) safer than Pontardawe?

      Plymouth (Penarth) has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 157 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Plymouth (Penarth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontardawe?

      Plymouth (Penarth) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontardawe?

      In Plymouth (Penarth), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 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 Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontardawe?

      Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 22 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 Plymouth (Penarth) vs Pontardawe?

      Violent crime in Plymouth (Penarth) totalled 60 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 Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontardawe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 179 crimes (now 157, a change of -12.3%). Pontardawe recorded 423 crimes previously (now 465, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth (Penarth) 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. Plymouth (Penarth) 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 Plymouth (Penarth) and Pontardawe?

      Plymouth (Penarth) 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 Plymouth (Penarth) 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 Plymouth (Penarth) or Pontardawe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plymouth (Penarth) 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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