Risca West vs Usk
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Risca West vs Usk 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 West safer than Usk?
Risca West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. Usk has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Usk scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Risca West vs Usk?
Risca West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Usk shows -52.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Risca West and Usk?
In Risca West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Usk, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Risca West and Usk?
Risca West recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Usk recorded 3. 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 Usk?
Violent crime in Risca West totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Usk. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Risca West and Usk 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%). Usk recorded 84 crimes previously (now 40, -52.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Risca West and Usk?
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 Usk has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Risca West and Usk?
Risca West falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Usk 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 Usk?
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 Usk on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Risca West and Usk. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.