Gwent Police

Is Pontnewynydd Safe?

Crime statistics for Pontnewynydd. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 59 crimes
85 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

59 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓58.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 59 total crimes recorded in Pontnewynydd

Violent Crime
19 32.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
8 13.6%
Public Order
8 13.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5 8.5%
Shoplifting
5 8.5%
Burglary
5 8.5%
Drugs
4 6.8%
Other Theft
2 3.4%
Other Crime
2 3.4%
Vehicle Crime
1 1.7%
Theft from Person
0 0%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Pontnewynydd — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontnewynydd safe?

Pontnewynydd has a CrimeRadar safety score of 85/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 59 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 58.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Pontnewynydd is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Pontnewynydd in the last 12 months?

59 crimes were recorded in Pontnewynydd in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 58.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (143 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 19 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pontnewynydd?

The most common crime in Pontnewynydd is Violent Crime, with 19 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 32.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Pontnewynydd increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pontnewynydd is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 58.7% — from 143 crimes in the previous 12 months to 59 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Pontnewynydd?

Pontnewynydd has a safety score of 85 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Pontnewynydd compare to the Gwent Police average?

Pontnewynydd has a safety score of 85/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Pontnewynydd is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Pontnewynydd?

0% of crimes recorded in Pontnewynydd resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Pontnewynydd?

19 violent crimes were recorded in Pontnewynydd in the last 12 months — representing 32.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 8 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Pontnewynydd last updated?

The crime data for Pontnewynydd was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Pontnewynydd with other areas?

You can compare Pontnewynydd with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.