Nelson vs Upper Cwmbran
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Nelson vs Upper Cwmbran 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 Upper Cwmbran?
Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Cwmbran has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Nelson vs Upper Cwmbran?
Nelson shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Cwmbran shows -48.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Nelson and Upper Cwmbran?
In Nelson, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Upper Cwmbran, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Nelson and Upper Cwmbran?
Nelson recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Cwmbran recorded 77. 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 Upper Cwmbran?
Violent crime in Nelson totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Upper Cwmbran. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Nelson and Upper Cwmbran 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%). Upper Cwmbran recorded 611 crimes previously (now 317, -48.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nelson and Upper Cwmbran?
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 Upper Cwmbran has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Nelson and Upper Cwmbran?
Nelson falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Upper Cwmbran 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 Upper Cwmbran?
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 Upper Cwmbran on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nelson and Upper Cwmbran. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.