Aber Valley vs Nelson
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aber Valley 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 Aber Valley safer than Nelson?
Aber Valley has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 181 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 Aber Valley vs Nelson?
Aber Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -72.7% — 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 Aber Valley and Nelson?
In Aber Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 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 Aber Valley and Nelson?
Aber Valley recorded 28 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 Aber Valley vs Nelson?
Violent crime in Aber Valley totalled 80 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 Aber Valley and Nelson in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aber Valley recorded 662 crimes (now 181, a change of -72.7%). Nelson recorded 318 crimes previously (now 152, -52.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aber Valley 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. Aber Valley has a resolution rate of 6.1% and Nelson has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aber Valley and Nelson?
Aber Valley 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 Aber Valley 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 Aber Valley or Nelson on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aber Valley and Nelson. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.