Cantref vs Hengoed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Cantref Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Hengoed Gwent Police

      Cantref vs Hengoed Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Cantref
      Gwent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓69.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Hengoed
      Gwent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cantref
      B Hengoed
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      48
      210
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      471
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓69.8%
      ↓55.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cantref
      B Hengoed
      Violent Crime
      10 ↓80%
      101 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓68%
      24 ↓65%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓44%
      10 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      3 ↓81%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓56%
      20 ↓57%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      6 ↓65%
      24 ↓58%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓88%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      9 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cantref is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cantref safer than Hengoed?

      Cantref has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. Hengoed has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 210 crimes. Cantref scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cantref vs Hengoed?

      Cantref shows a year-on-year crime trend of -69.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hengoed shows -55.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cantref and Hengoed?

      In Cantref, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 incidents). In Hengoed, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cantref and Hengoed?

      Cantref recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hengoed 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 Cantref vs Hengoed?

      Violent crime in Cantref totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Hengoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cantref and Hengoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cantref recorded 159 crimes (now 48, a change of -69.8%). Hengoed recorded 471 crimes previously (now 210, -55.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cantref and Hengoed?

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

      Which police force covers Cantref and Hengoed?

      Cantref falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Hengoed 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 Cantref and Hengoed?

      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 Cantref or Hengoed on a crime map?

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

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