Moriah vs Risca East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Moriah Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Risca East Gwent Police

      Moriah vs Risca East Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Moriah
      Gwent Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Risca East
      Gwent Police
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moriah
      B Risca East
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      314
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      665
      639
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓52.8%
      ↓62.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moriah
      B Risca East
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓59%
      103 ↓61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓59%
      41 ↓68%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓63%
      19 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓27%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      13 ↓59%
      6 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓49%
      29 ↓46%
      Drugs
      14 ↑8%
      2 ↓86%
      Public Order
      30 ↓44%
      24 ↓70%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓64%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      5 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Risca East is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moriah safer than Risca East?

      Moriah has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Risca East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 242 crimes. Risca East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moriah vs Risca East?

      Moriah shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Risca East shows -62.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moriah and Risca East?

      In Moriah, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Risca East, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moriah and Risca East?

      Moriah recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Risca East recorded 41. 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 Moriah vs Risca East?

      Violent crime in Moriah totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Risca East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moriah and Risca East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moriah recorded 665 crimes (now 314, a change of -52.8%). Risca East recorded 639 crimes previously (now 242, -62.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moriah and Risca East?

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

      Which police force covers Moriah and Risca East?

      Moriah falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Risca East 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 Moriah and Risca East?

      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 Moriah or Risca East on a crime map?

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

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