Podsmead vs St Arvans
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Podsmead vs St Arvans Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Podsmead safer than St Arvans?
Podsmead has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 425 crimes in the last 12 months. St Arvans has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. St Arvans scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Podsmead vs St Arvans?
Podsmead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Arvans shows -51.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Podsmead and St Arvans?
In Podsmead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (174 incidents). In St Arvans, it is Violent Crime (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Podsmead and St Arvans?
Podsmead recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Arvans recorded 7. 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 Podsmead vs St Arvans?
Violent crime in Podsmead totalled 174 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 8 in St Arvans. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Podsmead and St Arvans in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Podsmead recorded 492 crimes (now 425, a change of -13.6%). St Arvans recorded 52 crimes previously (now 25, -51.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Podsmead and St Arvans?
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. Podsmead has a resolution rate of 0% and St Arvans has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Podsmead and St Arvans?
Podsmead falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. St Arvans 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 Podsmead and St Arvans?
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 Podsmead or St Arvans on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Podsmead and St Arvans. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.