Drybridge vs Gaer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Drybridge Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Gaer Gwent Police

      Drybridge vs Gaer Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Drybridge
      Gwent Police
      208 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Gaer
      Gwent Police
      471 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Drybridge
      B Gaer
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      208
      471
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      501
      1,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.5%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Drybridge
      B Gaer
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓69%
      157 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓52%
      76 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓78%
      24 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓92%
      13 ↓76%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      14 ↓66%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓66%
      32 ↓75%
      Drugs
      1 ↓83%
      6 ↓79%
      Public Order
      30 ↓21%
      76 ↓40%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓70%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↓52%
      48 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓64%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓93%
      14 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Drybridge is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 48/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Drybridge safer than Gaer?

      Drybridge has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 208 crimes in the last 12 months. Gaer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 471 crimes. Drybridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Drybridge vs Gaer?

      Drybridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gaer shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Drybridge and Gaer?

      In Drybridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (63 incidents). In Gaer, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Drybridge and Gaer?

      Drybridge recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gaer recorded 76. 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 Drybridge vs Gaer?

      Violent crime in Drybridge totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Gaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Drybridge and Gaer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Drybridge recorded 501 crimes (now 208, a change of -58.5%). Gaer recorded 1,237 crimes previously (now 471, -61.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Drybridge and Gaer?

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

      Which police force covers Drybridge and Gaer?

      Drybridge falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Gaer 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 Drybridge and Gaer?

      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 Drybridge or Gaer on a crime map?

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

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