Nelson vs Tredegar

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Nelson Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Tredegar Gwent Police

      Nelson vs Tredegar Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Tredegar
      Gwent Police
      523 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Nelson
      B Tredegar
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      137
      523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      360
      1,386
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓61.9%
      ↓62.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nelson
      B Tredegar
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓65%
      167 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓39%
      126 ↓54%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓75%
      18 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓76%
      19 ↓51%
      Burglary
      7 ↓56%
      10 ↓74%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓73%
      73 ↓58%
      Drugs
      2 ↓78%
      16 ↓45%
      Public Order
      15 ↓53%
      52 ↓70%
      Robbery
      1
      7 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓67%
      14 ↓81%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      13 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 43/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Nelson safer than Tredegar?

      Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 crimes in the last 12 months. Tredegar has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 523 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nelson vs Tredegar?

      Nelson shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tredegar shows -62.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Nelson, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Tredegar, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Nelson recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tredegar recorded 126. 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 Tredegar?

      Violent crime in Nelson totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Tredegar. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Nelson and Tredegar 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%). Tredegar recorded 1,386 crimes previously (now 523, -62.3%).

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

      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 Tredegar has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Nelson and Tredegar?

      Nelson falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Tredegar 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 Tredegar?

      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 Tredegar on a crime map?

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