Pontardawe vs Tonna — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Pontardawe

SA8 · Neath Port Talbot

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Other theft7
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Tonna

SA11 · Neath Port Talbot

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Tonna has less crime — 17 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Pontardawe recorded substantially more crime than Tonna in April 2026 — 47 incidents compared to 17, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pontardawe sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Tonna has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pontardawe or Tonna safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tonna recorded fewer crimes than Pontardawe — 17 vs 47 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Tonna is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Pontardawe and Tonna?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pontardawe saw higher rates of Other theft while Tonna had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Tonna recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 47).

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