Brynwern vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Brynwern Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Brynwern vs Nelson Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Brynwern
      Gwent Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynwern
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      96
      137
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      208
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.9%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynwern
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓52%
      53 ↓65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓65%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓78%
      8 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑100%
      5 ↓76%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓63%
      11 ↓73%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      6 ↓60%
      15 ↓53%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓63%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brynwern is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 77/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynwern safer than Nelson?

      Brynwern has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 137 crimes. Brynwern scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynwern vs Nelson?

      Brynwern shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynwern and Nelson?

      In Brynwern, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Nelson, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynwern and Nelson?

      Brynwern recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 25. 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 Brynwern vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Brynwern totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brynwern and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynwern recorded 208 crimes (now 96, a change of -53.9%). Nelson recorded 360 crimes previously (now 137, -61.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynwern and Nelson?

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

      Which police force covers Brynwern and Nelson?

      Brynwern falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Nelson 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 Brynwern and Nelson?

      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 Brynwern or Nelson on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynwern and Nelson. 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.