Risca West vs Wainfelin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Risca West Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Wainfelin Gwent Police

      Risca West vs Wainfelin Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Risca West
      Gwent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Wainfelin
      Gwent Police
      97 crimes / 12m
      ↓59.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Risca West
      B Wainfelin
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      285
      97
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      693
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.9%
      ↓59.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Risca West
      B Wainfelin
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓60%
      38 ↓61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↓55%
      17 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓39%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓74%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      4 ↓69%
      3 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓54%
      10 ↓71%
      Drugs
      4 ↓76%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      30 ↓63%
      12 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓76%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓57%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wainfelin is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Risca West safer than Wainfelin?

      Risca West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. Wainfelin has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 97 crimes. Wainfelin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Risca West vs Wainfelin?

      Risca West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wainfelin shows -59.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Risca West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Wainfelin, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Risca West recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wainfelin recorded 17. 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 Wainfelin?

      Violent crime in Risca West totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Wainfelin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Risca West and Wainfelin 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%). Wainfelin recorded 240 crimes previously (now 97, -59.6%).

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

      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 Wainfelin has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Risca West and Wainfelin?

      Risca West falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin?

      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 Wainfelin on a crime map?

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