Aber Valley vs Gilfach

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Aber Valley Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Gilfach Gwent Police

      Aber Valley vs Gilfach Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Gilfach
      Gwent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aber Valley
      B Gilfach
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      317
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      637
      162
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50.2%
      ↓48.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aber Valley
      B Gilfach
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓55%
      35 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓37%
      6 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      9 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓83%
      2 ↓78%
      Burglary
      7 ↓42%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓50%
      6 ↓73%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      40 ↓49%
      13 ↓28%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gilfach is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 60/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aber Valley safer than Gilfach?

      Aber Valley has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Gilfach has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Gilfach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aber Valley vs Gilfach?

      Aber Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gilfach shows -48.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aber Valley and Gilfach?

      In Aber Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Gilfach, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aber Valley and Gilfach?

      Aber Valley recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gilfach recorded 6. 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 Gilfach?

      Violent crime in Aber Valley totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Gilfach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aber Valley and Gilfach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aber Valley recorded 637 crimes (now 317, a change of -50.2%). Gilfach recorded 162 crimes previously (now 83, -48.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aber Valley and Gilfach?

      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 0% and Gilfach has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aber Valley and Gilfach?

      Aber Valley falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Gilfach 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 Gilfach?

      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 Gilfach on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.