Bettws vs St Marys

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Bettws Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      St Marys Gwent Police

      Bettws vs St Marys Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Bettws
      Gwent Police
      455 crimes / 12m
      ↓71.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      St Marys
      Gwent Police
      328 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bettws
      B St Marys
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      455
      328
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,581
      557
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓71.2%
      ↓41.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bettws
      B St Marys
      Violent Crime
      172 ↓66%
      94 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓74%
      63 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓65%
      12 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓78%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      8 ↓78%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓71%
      18 ↓56%
      Drugs
      5 ↓92%
      11 ↓15%
      Public Order
      64 ↓59%
      26 ↓50%
      Robbery
      3 ↓73%
      2 ↓71%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓91%
      64 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓76%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓74%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Marys is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 47/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bettws safer than St Marys?

      Bettws has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 455 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 328 crimes. St Marys scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bettws vs St Marys?

      Bettws shows a year-on-year crime trend of -71.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys shows -41.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bettws and St Marys?

      In Bettws, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In St Marys, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bettws and St Marys?

      Bettws recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys recorded 63. 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 Bettws vs St Marys?

      Violent crime in Bettws totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in St Marys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bettws and St Marys in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bettws recorded 1,581 crimes (now 455, a change of -71.2%). St Marys recorded 557 crimes previously (now 328, -41.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bettws and St Marys?

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

      Which police force covers Bettws and St Marys?

      Bettws falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St Marys 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 Bettws and St Marys?

      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 Bettws or St Marys on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bettws and St Marys. 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.