Malpas vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Malpas Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Malpas vs Nelson Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Malpas
      Gwent Police
      302 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Malpas
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      302
      137
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      757
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓60.1%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Malpas
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      112 ↓47%
      53 ↓65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↓43%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓64%
      8 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓53%
      5 ↓76%
      Burglary
      7 ↓59%
      7 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓52%
      11 ↓73%
      Drugs
      7 ↓61%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      23 ↓59%
      15 ↓53%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓85%
      3 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓68%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Malpas safer than Nelson?

      Malpas has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 302 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 Malpas vs Nelson?

      Malpas shows a year-on-year crime trend of -60.1% — 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 Malpas and Nelson?

      In Malpas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 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 Malpas and Nelson?

      Malpas recorded 69 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 Malpas vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Malpas totalled 112 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 Malpas and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Malpas recorded 757 crimes (now 302, a change of -60.1%). Nelson recorded 360 crimes previously (now 137, -61.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Malpas 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. Malpas 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 Malpas and Nelson?

      Malpas 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 Malpas 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 Malpas or Nelson on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Malpas and Nelson. 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.