Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Devauden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Devauden Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons safer than Devauden?
Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 817 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Devauden?
Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden?
In Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden?
Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Devauden?
Violent crime in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 951 crimes (now 817, a change of -14.1%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden?
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. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden?
Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Devauden 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 Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden?
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 Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons or Devauden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Devauden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.