Blackwood vs Twyn Carno

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Blackwood Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Twyn Carno Gwent Police

      Blackwood vs Twyn Carno Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Blackwood
      Gwent Police
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Twyn Carno
      Gwent Police
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackwood
      B Twyn Carno
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      580
      195
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,340
      327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.7%
      ↓40.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackwood
      B Twyn Carno
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓59%
      66 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↓51%
      35 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓40%
      8 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓74%
      18 ↓28%
      Burglary
      10 ↓57%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓54%
      23 ↓12%
      Drugs
      14 ↓22%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      75 ↓54%
      18 ↓40%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓74%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      9 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Twyn Carno is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 42/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackwood safer than Twyn Carno?

      Blackwood has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 580 crimes in the last 12 months. Twyn Carno has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 195 crimes. Twyn Carno scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackwood vs Twyn Carno?

      Blackwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Twyn Carno shows -40.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackwood and Twyn Carno?

      In Blackwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Twyn Carno, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackwood and Twyn Carno?

      Blackwood recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Twyn Carno recorded 35. 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 Twyn Carno?

      Violent crime in Blackwood totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Twyn Carno. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackwood and Twyn Carno 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%). Twyn Carno recorded 327 crimes previously (now 195, -40.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackwood and Twyn Carno?

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

      Which police force covers Blackwood and Twyn Carno?

      Blackwood falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Twyn Carno 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 Twyn Carno?

      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 Twyn Carno on a crime map?

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