Risca East vs Thornwell
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Risca East vs Thornwell 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 Risca East safer than Thornwell?
Risca East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 242 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Thornwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Risca East vs Thornwell?
Risca East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -62.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -51.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Risca East and Thornwell?
In Risca East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (103 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Risca East and Thornwell?
Risca East recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 13. 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 Risca East vs Thornwell?
Violent crime in Risca East totalled 103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Risca East and Thornwell in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Risca East recorded 639 crimes (now 242, a change of -62.1%). Thornwell recorded 181 crimes previously (now 88, -51.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Risca East and Thornwell?
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. Risca East has a resolution rate of 0% and Thornwell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Risca East and Thornwell?
Risca East falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Thornwell 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 Risca East and Thornwell?
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 Risca East or Thornwell on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Risca East and Thornwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.