Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Porth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Porth South Wales Police

      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Porth Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      South Wales Police
      844 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Porth
      South Wales Police
      785 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      B Porth
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      844
      785
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      935
      823
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons
      B Porth
      Violent Crime
      262 ↓6%
      339 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↓18%
      115 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓12%
      25 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓11%
      21 ↑11%
      Burglary
      24 ↓23%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓1%
      50 ↓4%
      Drugs
      25 ↑67%
      30 ↑43%
      Public Order
      108 ↑26%
      100 ↓18%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↓44%
      58 ↑66%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      5 ↓64%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑33%
      19 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons safer than Porth?

      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 844 crimes in the last 12 months. Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 785 crimes. Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons vs Porth?

      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porth shows -4.6% (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 Porth?

      In Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 incidents). In Porth, it is Violent Crime (339 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 Porth?

      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porth recorded 115. 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 Porth?

      Violent crime in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons totalled 262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Porth. 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 Porth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons recorded 935 crimes (now 844, a change of -9.7%). Porth recorded 823 crimes previously (now 785, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Porth?

      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 28.8% and Porth has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Porth?

      Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porth 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 Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Porth?

      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 Porth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pontprennau and Old St. Mellons and Porth. 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.