Cantref vs Nelson
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cantref vs Nelson Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cantref safer than Nelson?
Cantref has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 137 crimes. Cantref scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cantref vs Nelson?
Cantref shows a year-on-year crime trend of -69.8% — 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 Cantref and Nelson?
In Cantref, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 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 Cantref and Nelson?
Cantref recorded 12 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 Cantref vs Nelson?
Violent crime in Cantref totalled 10 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 Cantref and Nelson 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%). Nelson recorded 360 crimes previously (now 137, -61.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cantref 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. Cantref 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 Cantref and Nelson?
Cantref 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 Cantref 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 Cantref or Nelson on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cantref and Nelson. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.