Abertillery vs Gaer

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
      48/100
      Gaer Gwent Police

      Abertillery vs Gaer Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Abertillery
      Gwent Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Gaer
      Gwent Police
      471 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abertillery
      B Gaer
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      349
      471
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      926
      1,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓62.3%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abertillery
      B Gaer
      Violent Crime
      135 ↓52%
      157 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓67%
      76 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓73%
      24 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓73%
      13 ↓76%
      Burglary
      16 ↓36%
      14 ↓66%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓62%
      32 ↓75%
      Drugs
      7 ↓46%
      6 ↓79%
      Public Order
      35 ↓69%
      76 ↓40%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓70%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓72%
      48 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4 ↓64%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      14 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abertillery is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abertillery safer than Gaer?

      Abertillery has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 349 crimes in the last 12 months. Gaer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 471 crimes. Abertillery scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abertillery vs Gaer?

      Abertillery shows a year-on-year crime trend of -62.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gaer shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Abertillery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Gaer, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Abertillery recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gaer recorded 76. 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 Gaer?

      Violent crime in Abertillery totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Gaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abertillery and Gaer 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%). Gaer recorded 1,237 crimes previously (now 471, -61.9%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Abertillery and Gaer?

      Abertillery falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Gaer 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 Gaer?

      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 Gaer on a crime map?

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