Nelson vs Portskewett

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Nelson Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Portskewett Gwent Police

      Nelson vs Portskewett Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Portskewett
      Gwent Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Nelson
      B Portskewett
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      137
      64
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      360
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓61.9%
      ↓48.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nelson
      B Portskewett
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓65%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓39%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓75%
      6 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓76%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      7 ↓56%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓73%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      2 ↓78%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      15 ↓53%
      4 ↓73%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portskewett is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 77/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Nelson safer than Portskewett?

      Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 crimes in the last 12 months. Portskewett has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 64 crimes. Portskewett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nelson vs Portskewett?

      Nelson shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Portskewett shows -48.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Nelson and Portskewett?

      In Nelson, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Portskewett, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Nelson and Portskewett?

      Nelson recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portskewett recorded 12. 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 Nelson vs Portskewett?

      Violent crime in Nelson totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Portskewett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Nelson and Portskewett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nelson recorded 360 crimes (now 137, a change of -61.9%). Portskewett recorded 125 crimes previously (now 64, -48.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nelson and Portskewett?

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

      Which police force covers Nelson and Portskewett?

      Nelson falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Portskewett 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 Nelson and Portskewett?

      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 Nelson or Portskewett on a crime map?

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