Raglan vs Shaftesbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Raglan Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Shaftesbury Gwent Police

      Raglan vs Shaftesbury Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Raglan
      Gwent Police
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Shaftesbury
      Gwent Police
      330 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Raglan
      B Shaftesbury
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      25
      330
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      112
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓77.7%
      ↓55.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Raglan
      B Shaftesbury
      Violent Crime
      11 ↓66%
      113 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↓88%
      37 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓85%
      16 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓90%
      12 ↓65%
      Burglary
      2 ↓80%
      6 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓93%
      26 ↓62%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↓72%
      Public Order
      1 ↓86%
      43 ↓47%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      41 ↓70%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      15 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Raglan is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Raglan safer than Shaftesbury?

      Raglan has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 25 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Raglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Raglan vs Shaftesbury?

      Raglan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -77.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury shows -55.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Raglan and Shaftesbury?

      In Raglan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (11 incidents). In Shaftesbury, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Raglan and Shaftesbury?

      Raglan recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury recorded 37. 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 Raglan vs Shaftesbury?

      Violent crime in Raglan totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Shaftesbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Raglan and Shaftesbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Raglan recorded 112 crimes (now 25, a change of -77.7%). Shaftesbury recorded 739 crimes previously (now 330, -55.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Raglan and Shaftesbury?

      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. Raglan has a resolution rate of 0% and Shaftesbury has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Raglan and Shaftesbury?

      Raglan falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shaftesbury 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 Raglan and Shaftesbury?

      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 Raglan or Shaftesbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Raglan and Shaftesbury. 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.