Darren Valley vs Thornwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Darren Valley Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Thornwell Gwent Police

      Darren Valley vs Thornwell Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Darren Valley
      Gwent Police
      95 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Thornwell
      Gwent Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darren Valley
      B Thornwell
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      95
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      177
      181
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓46.3%
      ↓51.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darren Valley
      B Thornwell
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓59%
      42 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↑20%
      13 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓70%
      4 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      3 ↓80%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓34%
      5 ↓71%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓94%
      Public Order
      8 ↓60%
      8 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓88%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thornwell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 82/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darren Valley safer than Thornwell?

      Darren Valley has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 95 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Darren Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darren Valley vs Thornwell?

      Darren Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -51.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darren Valley and Thornwell?

      In Darren Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darren Valley and Thornwell?

      Darren Valley recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 13. 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 Darren Valley vs Thornwell?

      Violent crime in Darren Valley totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darren Valley and Thornwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darren Valley recorded 177 crimes (now 95, a change of -46.3%). Thornwell recorded 181 crimes previously (now 88, -51.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darren Valley and Thornwell?

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

      Which police force covers Darren Valley and Thornwell?

      Darren Valley falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Thornwell 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 Darren Valley and Thornwell?

      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 Darren Valley or Thornwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darren Valley and Thornwell. 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.