Weston Central vs Usk

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Weston Central Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Usk Gwent Police

      Weston Central vs Usk Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Weston Central
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,802 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Usk
      Gwent Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Weston Central
      B Usk
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,802
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,585
      84
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↓52.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Weston Central
      B Usk
      Violent Crime
      805 ↑13%
      16 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      290 ↑53%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓5%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↓40%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      59 ↑37%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↑1%
      3 ↓57%
      Drugs
      27 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      188 ↑48%
      3 ↓63%
      Robbery
      21 ↓5%
      1
      Shoplifting
      53 ↓49%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑164%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑13%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Usk is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Weston Central safer than Usk?

      Weston Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,802 crimes in the last 12 months. Usk has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Usk scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Weston Central vs Usk?

      Weston Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Usk shows -52.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Weston Central and Usk?

      In Weston Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (805 incidents). In Usk, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Weston Central and Usk?

      Weston Central recorded 290 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Usk recorded 3. 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 Weston Central vs Usk?

      Violent crime in Weston Central totalled 805 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Usk. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Weston Central and Usk in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Weston Central recorded 1,585 crimes (now 1,802, a change of +13.7%). Usk recorded 84 crimes previously (now 40, -52.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Weston Central and Usk?

      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. Weston Central has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Usk has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Weston Central and Usk?

      Weston Central falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Usk is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Weston Central and Usk?

      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 Weston Central or Usk on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Weston Central and Usk. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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