Hengoed vs Wiston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hengoed vs Wiston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hengoed safer than Wiston?
Hengoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiston has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 50 crimes. Wiston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hengoed vs Wiston?
Hengoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wiston shows -24.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hengoed and Wiston?
In Hengoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Wiston, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hengoed and Wiston?
Hengoed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiston recorded 5. 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 Hengoed vs Wiston?
Violent crime in Hengoed totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Wiston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hengoed and Wiston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hengoed recorded 344 crimes (now 281, a change of -18.3%). Wiston recorded 66 crimes previously (now 50, -24.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hengoed and Wiston?
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. Hengoed has a resolution rate of 20% and Wiston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hengoed and Wiston?
Hengoed falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Wiston is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Hengoed and Wiston?
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 Hengoed or Wiston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hengoed and Wiston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.