Safety in Pontypool

Pontypool in Wales scores 83/100 (very good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

854

Rate per 1,000

47.5

1-year trend

-5.6%

3-year trend

-53.8%

5-year trend

-54.6%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

13

Per 1,000 residents

0.7

Data last updated: 15 August 2026