Brynmawr vs Dewstow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Brynmawr Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Dewstow Gwent Police

      Brynmawr vs Dewstow Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Brynmawr
      Gwent Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Dewstow
      Gwent Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynmawr
      B Dewstow
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      258
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      574
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.1%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynmawr
      B Dewstow
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓61%
      37 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓64%
      15 ↓58%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓31%
      3 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      6 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓16%
      15 ↑7%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      29 ↓52%
      5 ↓69%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓24%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓85%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dewstow is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynmawr safer than Dewstow?

      Brynmawr has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Dewstow has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. Dewstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynmawr vs Dewstow?

      Brynmawr shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dewstow shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynmawr and Dewstow?

      In Brynmawr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Dewstow, it is Violent Crime (37 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynmawr and Dewstow?

      Brynmawr recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dewstow recorded 15. 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 Brynmawr vs Dewstow?

      Violent crime in Brynmawr totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Dewstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brynmawr and Dewstow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynmawr recorded 574 crimes (now 258, a change of -55.1%). Dewstow recorded 172 crimes previously (now 86, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynmawr and Dewstow?

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

      Which police force covers Brynmawr and Dewstow?

      Brynmawr falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Dewstow 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 Brynmawr and Dewstow?

      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 Brynmawr or Dewstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynmawr and Dewstow. 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.