Ebbw Vale South vs Nelson
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ebbw Vale South 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 Ebbw Vale South safer than Nelson?
Ebbw Vale South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 137 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ebbw Vale South vs Nelson?
Ebbw Vale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50% — 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 Ebbw Vale South and Nelson?
In Ebbw Vale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 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 Ebbw Vale South and Nelson?
Ebbw Vale South recorded 136 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 Ebbw Vale South vs Nelson?
Violent crime in Ebbw Vale South totalled 147 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 Ebbw Vale South and Nelson in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ebbw Vale South recorded 985 crimes (now 493, a change of -50%). Nelson recorded 360 crimes previously (now 137, -61.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ebbw Vale South 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. Ebbw Vale South 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 Ebbw Vale South and Nelson?
Ebbw Vale South 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 Ebbw Vale South 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 Ebbw Vale South or Nelson on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ebbw Vale South and Nelson. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.