Beechwood vs Priory

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Beechwood Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Priory Gwent Police

      Beechwood vs Priory Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Beechwood
      Gwent Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Priory
      Gwent Police
      244 crimes / 12m
      ↓71.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beechwood
      B Priory
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      352
      244
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      844
      854
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.3%
      ↓71.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beechwood
      B Priory
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓58%
      49 ↓72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↓59%
      58 ↓73%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓53%
      19 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓45%
      4 ↓64%
      Burglary
      7 ↓68%
      4 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓63%
      21 ↓67%
      Drugs
      5 ↓76%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      38 ↓55%
      24 ↓73%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓79%
      53 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓72%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Priory is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beechwood safer than Priory?

      Beechwood has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 352 crimes in the last 12 months. Priory has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 244 crimes. Priory scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beechwood vs Priory?

      Beechwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Priory shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beechwood and Priory?

      In Beechwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Priory, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beechwood and Priory?

      Beechwood recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Priory recorded 58. 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 Priory?

      Violent crime in Beechwood totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 in Priory. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beechwood and Priory 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%). Priory recorded 854 crimes previously (now 244, -71.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beechwood and Priory?

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

      Which police force covers Beechwood and Priory?

      Beechwood falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Priory 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 Priory?

      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 Priory on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beechwood and Priory. 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.