Beechwood vs Gilfach

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

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

      Beechwood vs Gilfach Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Beechwood
      Gwent Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.3% trend
      50% 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 Beechwood
      B Gilfach
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      352
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      844
      162
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.3%
      ↓48.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beechwood
      B Gilfach
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓58%
      35 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↓59%
      6 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓53%
      9 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓45%
      2 ↓78%
      Burglary
      7 ↓68%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓63%
      6 ↓73%
      Drugs
      5 ↓76%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      38 ↓55%
      13 ↓28%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓79%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓72%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beechwood safer than Gilfach?

      Beechwood has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 352 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 Beechwood vs Gilfach?

      Beechwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.3% — 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 Beechwood and Gilfach?

      In Beechwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 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 Beechwood and Gilfach?

      Beechwood recorded 52 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 Beechwood vs Gilfach?

      Violent crime in Beechwood totalled 147 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 Beechwood and Gilfach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beechwood recorded 844 crimes (now 352, a change of -58.3%). Gilfach recorded 162 crimes previously (now 83, -48.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beechwood 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. Beechwood has a resolution rate of 50% and Gilfach has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beechwood and Gilfach?

      Beechwood 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 Beechwood 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 Beechwood or Gilfach on a crime map?

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

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