Langstone vs Risca West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Langstone Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Risca West Gwent Police

      Langstone vs Risca West Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Langstone
      Gwent Police
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Risca West
      Gwent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Langstone
      B Risca West
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      153
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      315
      693
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓51.4%
      ↓58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Langstone
      B Risca West
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓38%
      90 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓65%
      73 ↓55%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓54%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      5 ↓74%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      4 ↓69%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓43%
      31 ↓54%
      Drugs
      3 ↓70%
      4 ↓76%
      Public Order
      11 ↓69%
      30 ↓63%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↓76%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓89%
      6 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Langstone is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 65/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Langstone safer than Risca West?

      Langstone has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Risca West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 285 crimes. Langstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Langstone vs Risca West?

      Langstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Risca West shows -58.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Langstone and Risca West?

      In Langstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Risca West, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Langstone and Risca West?

      Langstone recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Risca West recorded 73. 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 Langstone vs Risca West?

      Violent crime in Langstone totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Risca West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Langstone and Risca West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Langstone recorded 315 crimes (now 153, a change of -51.4%). Risca West recorded 693 crimes previously (now 285, -58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Langstone and Risca West?

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

      Which police force covers Langstone and Risca West?

      Langstone falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Risca West 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 Langstone and Risca West?

      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 Langstone or Risca West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Langstone and Risca West. 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.