Rogerstone vs Shaftesbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Rogerstone Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      1/100
      Shaftesbury Gwent Police

      Rogerstone vs Shaftesbury Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Rogerstone
      Gwent Police
      216 crimes / 12m
      ↓75.3% trend
      5.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      1/100
      High Crime
      Shaftesbury
      Gwent Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑124.1% trend
      8.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rogerstone
      B Shaftesbury
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      1/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      216
      1,685
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      874
      752
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓75.3%
      ↑124.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.8%
      8.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rogerstone
      B Shaftesbury
      Violent Crime
      79 ↓76%
      522 ↑121%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓58%
      395 ↑344%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓82%
      57 ↑90%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓73%
      70 ↑204%
      Burglary
      6 ↓81%
      65 ↑364%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓78%
      133 ↑96%
      Drugs
      5 ↓83%
      45 ↑88%
      Public Order
      20 ↓71%
      150 ↑65%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      25 ↑257%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓92%
      154 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑1000%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓80%
      34 ↑55%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rogerstone is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rogerstone safer than Shaftesbury?

      Rogerstone has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 1,685 crimes. Rogerstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rogerstone vs Shaftesbury?

      Rogerstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -75.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury shows +124.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rogerstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Shaftesbury, it is Violent Crime (522 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rogerstone recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury recorded 395. 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 Rogerstone vs Shaftesbury?

      Violent crime in Rogerstone totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 522 in Shaftesbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rogerstone recorded 874 crimes (now 216, a change of -75.3%). Shaftesbury recorded 752 crimes previously (now 1,685, +124.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rogerstone 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. Rogerstone has a resolution rate of 5.8% and Shaftesbury has 8.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rogerstone and Shaftesbury?

      Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone or Shaftesbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rogerstone 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.