Nelson vs Risca East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Nelson vs Risca East 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 Nelson safer than Risca East?
Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 crimes in the last 12 months. Risca East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 242 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Nelson vs Risca East?
Nelson shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.9% — 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 Nelson and Risca East?
In Nelson, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 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 Nelson and Risca East?
Nelson recorded 25 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 Nelson vs Risca East?
Violent crime in Nelson totalled 53 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 Nelson and Risca East 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%). Risca East recorded 639 crimes previously (now 242, -62.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nelson 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. Nelson 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 Nelson and Risca East?
Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson or Risca East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nelson and Risca East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.