Abercarn vs Crosskeys

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Abercarn Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Crosskeys Gwent Police

      Abercarn vs Crosskeys Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Abercarn
      Gwent Police
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↓67.5% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Crosskeys
      Gwent Police
      121 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.5% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abercarn
      B Crosskeys
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      162
      121
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      498
      306
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓67.5%
      ↓60.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abercarn
      B Crosskeys
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓66%
      41 ↓65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓58%
      47 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓56%
      4 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓83%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      6 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓50%
      6 ↓80%
      Drugs
      2 ↓82%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      12 ↓83%
      10 ↓74%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓86%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abercarn safer than Crosskeys?

      Abercarn has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Crosskeys has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 121 crimes. Crosskeys scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abercarn vs Crosskeys?

      Abercarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -67.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crosskeys shows -60.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abercarn and Crosskeys?

      In Abercarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Crosskeys, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abercarn and Crosskeys?

      Abercarn recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crosskeys recorded 47. 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 Abercarn vs Crosskeys?

      Violent crime in Abercarn totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Crosskeys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abercarn and Crosskeys in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abercarn recorded 498 crimes (now 162, a change of -67.5%). Crosskeys recorded 306 crimes previously (now 121, -60.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abercarn and Crosskeys?

      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. Abercarn has a resolution rate of 13.9% and Crosskeys has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abercarn and Crosskeys?

      Abercarn falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Crosskeys 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 Abercarn and Crosskeys?

      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 Abercarn or Crosskeys on a crime map?

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

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