Llantarnam vs Upper Cwmbran

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Llantarnam Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Upper Cwmbran Gwent Police

      Llantarnam vs Upper Cwmbran Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Llantarnam
      Gwent Police
      847 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Upper Cwmbran
      Gwent Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llantarnam
      B Upper Cwmbran
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      847
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,932
      611
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.2%
      ↓48.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llantarnam
      B Upper Cwmbran
      Violent Crime
      233 ↓56%
      124 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↓53%
      77 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓58%
      18 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓66%
      4 ↓85%
      Burglary
      21 ↓50%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓57%
      43 ↓27%
      Drugs
      27 ↓23%
      6 ↓54%
      Public Order
      80 ↓62%
      18 ↓75%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      152 ↓62%
      2 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓59%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Cwmbran is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 21/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llantarnam safer than Upper Cwmbran?

      Llantarnam has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 847 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Cwmbran has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Upper Cwmbran scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llantarnam vs Upper Cwmbran?

      Llantarnam shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Cwmbran shows -48.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llantarnam and Upper Cwmbran?

      In Llantarnam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (233 incidents). In Upper Cwmbran, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llantarnam and Upper Cwmbran?

      Llantarnam recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Cwmbran recorded 77. 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 Llantarnam vs Upper Cwmbran?

      Violent crime in Llantarnam totalled 233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Upper Cwmbran. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llantarnam and Upper Cwmbran in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llantarnam recorded 1,932 crimes (now 847, a change of -56.2%). Upper Cwmbran recorded 611 crimes previously (now 317, -48.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llantarnam and Upper Cwmbran?

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

      Which police force covers Llantarnam and Upper Cwmbran?

      Llantarnam falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Upper Cwmbran 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 Llantarnam and Upper Cwmbran?

      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 Llantarnam or Upper Cwmbran on a crime map?

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

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