Aber Valley vs Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Aber Valley Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Gwent Police

      Aber Valley vs Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓65.6% trend
      4.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
      Gwent Police
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↓73.9% trend
      2.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aber Valley
      B Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      222
      257
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      645
      983
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓65.6%
      ↓73.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.9%
      2.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aber Valley
      B Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓62%
      105 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓70%
      50 ↓65%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓75%
      12 ↓66%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓84%
      7 ↓68%
      Burglary
      5 ↓58%
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓77%
      24 ↓79%
      Drugs
      10 ↓23%
      4 ↓91%
      Public Order
      31 ↓62%
      30 ↓67%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓50%
      4 ↓92%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↓70%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓55%
      8 ↓65%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aber Valley safer than Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      Aber Valley has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 222 crimes in the last 12 months. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 257 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aber Valley vs Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      Aber Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -65.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen shows -73.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aber Valley and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      In Aber Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aber Valley and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      Aber Valley recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen recorded 50. 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 Aber Valley vs Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      Violent crime in Aber Valley totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aber Valley and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aber Valley recorded 645 crimes (now 222, a change of -65.6%). Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen recorded 983 crimes previously (now 257, -73.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aber Valley and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      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. Aber Valley has a resolution rate of 4.9% and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen has 2.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aber Valley and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      Aber Valley falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen 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 Aber Valley and Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen?

      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 Aber Valley or Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen on a crime map?

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

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