Blackwood vs Cwm
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackwood vs Cwm Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackwood safer than Cwm?
Blackwood has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 580 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwm has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 120 crimes. Cwm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackwood vs Cwm?
Blackwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cwm shows -57.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackwood and Cwm?
In Blackwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Cwm, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackwood and Cwm?
Blackwood recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cwm recorded 19. 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 Blackwood vs Cwm?
Violent crime in Blackwood totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Cwm. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackwood and Cwm in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackwood recorded 1,340 crimes (now 580, a change of -56.7%). Cwm recorded 281 crimes previously (now 120, -57.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackwood and Cwm?
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. Blackwood has a resolution rate of 0% and Cwm has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackwood and Cwm?
Blackwood falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Cwm 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 Blackwood and Cwm?
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 Blackwood or Cwm on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackwood and Cwm. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.