Blaina vs Darren Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Blaina Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Darren Valley Gwent Police

      Blaina vs Darren Valley Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Blaina
      Gwent Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Darren Valley
      Gwent Police
      95 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blaina
      B Darren Valley
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      235
      95
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      606
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓61.2%
      ↓46.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaina
      B Darren Valley
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓71%
      26 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓34%
      24 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓32%
      3 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓86%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      10 ↓52%
      3 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓53%
      19 ↓34%
      Public Order
      23 ↓65%
      8 ↓60%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darren Valley is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 70/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaina safer than Darren Valley?

      Blaina has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Darren Valley has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 95 crimes. Darren Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blaina vs Darren Valley?

      Blaina shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darren Valley shows -46.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blaina and Darren Valley?

      In Blaina, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Darren Valley, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blaina and Darren Valley?

      Blaina recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darren Valley recorded 24. 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 Blaina vs Darren Valley?

      Violent crime in Blaina totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Darren Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blaina and Darren Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaina recorded 606 crimes (now 235, a change of -61.2%). Darren Valley recorded 177 crimes previously (now 95, -46.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blaina and Darren Valley?

      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. Blaina has a resolution rate of 0% and Darren Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blaina and Darren Valley?

      Blaina falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Darren Valley 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 Blaina and Darren Valley?

      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 Blaina or Darren Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blaina and Darren Valley. 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.