Cantref vs Shaftesbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Cantref Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Shaftesbury Gwent Police

      Cantref vs Shaftesbury Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Cantref
      Gwent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓69.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Shaftesbury
      Gwent Police
      330 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cantref
      B Shaftesbury
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      48
      330
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓69.8%
      ↓55.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cantref
      B Shaftesbury
      Violent Crime
      10 ↓80%
      113 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓68%
      37 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓44%
      16 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↓65%
      Burglary
      3 ↓81%
      6 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓56%
      26 ↓62%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↓72%
      Public Order
      6 ↓65%
      43 ↓47%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      41 ↓70%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      15 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cantref is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cantref safer than Shaftesbury?

      Cantref has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Cantref scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cantref vs Shaftesbury?

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

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

      In Cantref, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 incidents). In Shaftesbury, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cantref recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury recorded 37. 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 Shaftesbury?

      Violent crime in Cantref totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Shaftesbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cantref and Shaftesbury 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%). Shaftesbury recorded 739 crimes previously (now 330, -55.4%).

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

      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 Shaftesbury has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cantref and Shaftesbury?

      Cantref falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury?

      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 Shaftesbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cantref and Shaftesbury. 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.