Abertillery vs Drybridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Abertillery Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Drybridge Gwent Police

      Abertillery vs Drybridge Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Abertillery
      Gwent Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Drybridge
      Gwent Police
      208 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abertillery
      B Drybridge
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      349
      208
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      926
      501
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓62.3%
      ↓58.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abertillery
      B Drybridge
      Violent Crime
      135 ↓52%
      43 ↓69%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓67%
      38 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓73%
      7 ↓78%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓73%
      1 ↓92%
      Burglary
      16 ↓36%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓62%
      12 ↓66%
      Drugs
      7 ↓46%
      1 ↓83%
      Public Order
      35 ↓69%
      30 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓72%
      63 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      1 ↓93%
      Overall Verdict
      B Drybridge is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 57/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abertillery safer than Drybridge?

      Abertillery has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 349 crimes in the last 12 months. Drybridge has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 208 crimes. Drybridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abertillery vs Drybridge?

      Abertillery shows a year-on-year crime trend of -62.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Drybridge shows -58.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abertillery and Drybridge?

      In Abertillery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Drybridge, it is Shoplifting (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abertillery and Drybridge?

      Abertillery recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Drybridge recorded 38. 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 Abertillery vs Drybridge?

      Violent crime in Abertillery totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 43 in Drybridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abertillery and Drybridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abertillery recorded 926 crimes (now 349, a change of -62.3%). Drybridge recorded 501 crimes previously (now 208, -58.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abertillery and Drybridge?

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

      Which police force covers Abertillery and Drybridge?

      Abertillery falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Drybridge 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 Abertillery and Drybridge?

      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 Abertillery or Drybridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abertillery and Drybridge. 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.