Is Ponciau Safe?
Crime statistics for Ponciau. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 507 total crimes recorded in Ponciau
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Ponciau — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ponciau safe?
Ponciau has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. A total of 507 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ponciau are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ponciau in the last 12 months?
507 crimes were recorded in Ponciau 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 12% compared to the previous 12-month period (576 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 197 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ponciau?
The most common crime in Ponciau is Violent Crime, with 197 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.9% 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 Ponciau increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ponciau is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12% — from 576 crimes in the previous 12 months to 507 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Ponciau?
Ponciau has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 Ponciau compare to the North Wales Police average?
Ponciau has a safety score of 40/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 67/100. Ponciau is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ponciau?
19.1% of crimes recorded in Ponciau 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 North Wales 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 Ponciau?
197 violent crimes were recorded in Ponciau in the last 12 months — representing 38.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 86 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 Ponciau last updated?
The crime data for Ponciau was last updated in January 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 Ponciau with other areas?
You can compare Ponciau 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.