Hengoed vs Nelson
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hengoed 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 Hengoed safer than Nelson?
Hengoed has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 432 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hengoed vs Nelson?
Hengoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -52.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hengoed and Nelson?
In Hengoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 incidents). In Nelson, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hengoed and Nelson?
Hengoed recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 22. 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 Hengoed vs Nelson?
Violent crime in Hengoed totalled 164 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hengoed and Nelson in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hengoed recorded 468 crimes (now 432, a change of -7.7%). Nelson recorded 318 crimes previously (now 152, -52.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hengoed 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. Hengoed has a resolution rate of 8.9% and Nelson has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hengoed and Nelson?
Hengoed 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 Hengoed 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 Hengoed or Nelson on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hengoed and Nelson. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.