Blackwood vs Gaer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Blackwood Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Gaer Gwent Police

      Blackwood vs Gaer Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Blackwood
      Gwent Police
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Gaer
      Gwent Police
      471 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackwood
      B Gaer
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      580
      471
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,340
      1,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.7%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackwood
      B Gaer
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓59%
      157 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↓51%
      76 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓40%
      24 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓74%
      13 ↓76%
      Burglary
      10 ↓57%
      14 ↓66%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓54%
      32 ↓75%
      Drugs
      14 ↓22%
      6 ↓79%
      Public Order
      75 ↓54%
      76 ↓40%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓70%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓74%
      48 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓64%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      14 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gaer is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackwood safer than Gaer?

      Blackwood has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 580 crimes in the last 12 months. Gaer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 471 crimes. Gaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackwood vs Gaer?

      Blackwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gaer shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackwood and Gaer?

      In Blackwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Gaer, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackwood and Gaer?

      Blackwood recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gaer recorded 76. 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 Gaer?

      Violent crime in Blackwood totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Gaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackwood and Gaer 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%). Gaer recorded 1,237 crimes previously (now 471, -61.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackwood and Gaer?

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

      Which police force covers Blackwood and Gaer?

      Blackwood falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Gaer 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 Gaer?

      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 Gaer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackwood and Gaer. 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.