Risca West vs St Julians

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Risca West Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      St Julians Gwent Police

      Risca West vs St Julians Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Risca West
      Gwent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      St Julians
      Gwent Police
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Risca West
      B St Julians
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      285
      561
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      693
      1,202
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.9%
      ↓53.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Risca West
      B St Julians
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓60%
      169 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↓55%
      124 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓39%
      31 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓74%
      21 ↓64%
      Burglary
      4 ↓69%
      8 ↓73%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓54%
      41 ↓52%
      Drugs
      4 ↓76%
      17 ↓55%
      Public Order
      30 ↓63%
      58 ↓59%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓76%
      52 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓57%
      17 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Risca West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Risca West safer than St Julians?

      Risca West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. St Julians has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 561 crimes. Risca West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Risca West vs St Julians?

      Risca West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Julians shows -53.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Risca West and St Julians?

      In Risca West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In St Julians, it is Violent Crime (169 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Risca West and St Julians?

      Risca West recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Julians recorded 124. 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 West vs St Julians?

      Violent crime in Risca West totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 169 in St Julians. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Risca West and St Julians in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Risca West recorded 693 crimes (now 285, a change of -58.9%). St Julians recorded 1,202 crimes previously (now 561, -53.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Risca West and St Julians?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and St Julians has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Risca West and St Julians?

      Risca West falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St Julians 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 West and St Julians?

      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 West or St Julians on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Risca West and St Julians. 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.