Ebbw Vale South vs Newbridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Ebbw Vale South Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Newbridge Gwent Police

      Ebbw Vale South vs Newbridge Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Ebbw Vale South
      Gwent Police
      493 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Newbridge
      Gwent Police
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ebbw Vale South
      B Newbridge
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      493
      301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      985
      628
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50%
      ↓52.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ebbw Vale South
      B Newbridge
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓57%
      100 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↓19%
      70 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓56%
      16 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓38%
      7 ↓65%
      Burglary
      9 ↓53%
      16 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓47%
      33 ↓43%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      3 ↓70%
      Public Order
      53 ↓57%
      41 ↓42%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓66%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓65%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newbridge is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ebbw Vale South safer than Newbridge?

      Ebbw Vale South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Newbridge has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 301 crimes. Newbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ebbw Vale South vs Newbridge?

      Ebbw Vale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newbridge shows -52.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ebbw Vale South and Newbridge?

      In Ebbw Vale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Newbridge, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ebbw Vale South and Newbridge?

      Ebbw Vale South recorded 136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newbridge recorded 70. 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 Newbridge?

      Violent crime in Ebbw Vale South totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Newbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ebbw Vale South and Newbridge 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%). Newbridge recorded 628 crimes previously (now 301, -52.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ebbw Vale South and Newbridge?

      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 Newbridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ebbw Vale South and Newbridge?

      Ebbw Vale South falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Newbridge 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 Newbridge?

      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 Newbridge on a crime map?

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

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