Caerleon vs Risca West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Caerleon Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Risca West Gwent Police

      Caerleon vs Risca West Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Caerleon
      Gwent Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Risca West
      Gwent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerleon
      B Risca West
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      312
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      717
      693
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.5%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerleon
      B Risca West
      Violent Crime
      108 ↓67%
      90 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓19%
      73 ↓55%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓44%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓84%
      5 ↓74%
      Burglary
      11 ↓52%
      4 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓47%
      31 ↓54%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↓76%
      Public Order
      29 ↓59%
      30 ↓63%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓60%
      12 ↓76%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓79%
      6 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Risca West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerleon safer than Risca West?

      Caerleon has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Risca West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 285 crimes. Risca West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caerleon vs Risca West?

      Caerleon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Risca West shows -58.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caerleon and Risca West?

      In Caerleon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Risca West, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caerleon and Risca West?

      Caerleon recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Risca West recorded 73. 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 Caerleon vs Risca West?

      Violent crime in Caerleon totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Risca West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caerleon and Risca West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caerleon recorded 717 crimes (now 312, a change of -56.5%). Risca West recorded 693 crimes previously (now 285, -58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caerleon and Risca West?

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

      Which police force covers Caerleon and Risca West?

      Caerleon falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Risca West 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 Caerleon and Risca West?

      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 Caerleon or Risca West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caerleon and Risca West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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