Abercarn vs Snatchwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Abercarn Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Snatchwood Gwent Police

      Abercarn vs Snatchwood Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Abercarn
      Gwent Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Snatchwood
      Gwent Police
      141 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercarn
      B Snatchwood
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      230
      141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      493
      270
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.4%
      ↓47.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercarn
      B Snatchwood
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓46%
      54 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓50%
      25 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      7 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓79%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      2 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓31%
      18 ↑20%
      Drugs
      2 ↓83%
      4 ↓64%
      Public Order
      16 ↓78%
      20 ↓38%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Snatchwood is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 67/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercarn safer than Snatchwood?

      Abercarn has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Snatchwood has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 141 crimes. Snatchwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercarn vs Snatchwood?

      Abercarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Snatchwood shows -47.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercarn and Snatchwood?

      In Abercarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Snatchwood, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercarn and Snatchwood?

      Abercarn recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Snatchwood recorded 25. 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 Abercarn vs Snatchwood?

      Violent crime in Abercarn totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Snatchwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercarn and Snatchwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercarn recorded 493 crimes (now 230, a change of -53.4%). Snatchwood recorded 270 crimes previously (now 141, -47.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercarn and Snatchwood?

      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. Abercarn has a resolution rate of 0% and Snatchwood has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercarn and Snatchwood?

      Abercarn falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Snatchwood 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 Abercarn and Snatchwood?

      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 Abercarn or Snatchwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abercarn and Snatchwood. 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.