Pontardawe vs Amroth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Pontardawe South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Amroth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Pontardawe vs Amroth Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Pontardawe
      South Wales Police
      308 crimes / 12m
      ↓29% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Amroth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      26 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontardawe
      B Amroth
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      308
      26
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29%
      ↓52.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontardawe
      B Amroth
      Violent Crime
      156 ↓20%
      10 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓33%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓83%
      0
      Burglary
      4 ↓50%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑15%
      3 ↓73%
      Drugs
      3 ↓84%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      34 ↓47%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓72%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Amroth is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontardawe safer than Amroth?

      Pontardawe has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 308 crimes in the last 12 months. Amroth has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 26 crimes. Amroth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontardawe vs Amroth?

      Pontardawe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Amroth shows -52.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontardawe and Amroth?

      In Pontardawe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (156 incidents). In Amroth, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontardawe and Amroth?

      Pontardawe recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Amroth recorded 1. 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 Pontardawe vs Amroth?

      Violent crime in Pontardawe totalled 156 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Amroth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontardawe and Amroth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontardawe recorded 434 crimes (now 308, a change of -29%). Amroth recorded 55 crimes previously (now 26, -52.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontardawe and Amroth?

      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. Pontardawe has a resolution rate of 100% and Amroth has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontardawe and Amroth?

      Pontardawe falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Amroth is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Pontardawe and Amroth?

      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 Pontardawe or Amroth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontardawe and Amroth. 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.