Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen vs Blaina

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Blaina Gwent Police

      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen vs Blaina Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
      Gwent Police
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Blaina
      Gwent Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
      B Blaina
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      432
      235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      931
      606
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.6%
      ↓61.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
      B Blaina
      Violent Crime
      185 ↓56%
      64 ↓71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↓40%
      59 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓43%
      19 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓71%
      5 ↓86%
      Burglary
      9 ↓68%
      10 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓35%
      41 ↓53%
      Drugs
      12 ↓69%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      44 ↓50%
      23 ↓65%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓80%
      8 ↓53%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓70%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓57%
      5 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Blaina is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen safer than Blaina?

      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 432 crimes in the last 12 months. Blaina has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 235 crimes. Blaina scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Blaina shows -61.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Blaina, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blaina recorded 59. 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 Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen vs Blaina?

      Violent crime in Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Blaina. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen recorded 931 crimes (now 432, a change of -53.6%). Blaina recorded 606 crimes previously (now 235, -61.2%).

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

      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. Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen has a resolution rate of 0% and Blaina has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen and Blaina?

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

      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 Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen or Blaina on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen and Blaina. 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.