Dewstow vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Dewstow Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Dewstow vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Dewstow
      Gwent Police
      141 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      18 crimes / 12m
      ↓74.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dewstow
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      141
      18
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      180
      70
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓74.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dewstow
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓40%
      6 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓35%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      4 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑15%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      19 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 78/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dewstow safer than Shirenewton?

      Dewstow has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 141 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 18 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dewstow vs Shirenewton?

      Dewstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -74.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dewstow and Shirenewton?

      In Dewstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dewstow and Shirenewton?

      Dewstow recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 4. 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 Dewstow vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Dewstow totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dewstow and Shirenewton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dewstow recorded 180 crimes (now 141, a change of -21.7%). Shirenewton recorded 70 crimes previously (now 18, -74.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dewstow and Shirenewton?

      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. Dewstow has a resolution rate of 13.2% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dewstow and Shirenewton?

      Dewstow falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shirenewton 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 Dewstow and Shirenewton?

      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 Dewstow or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dewstow and Shirenewton. 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.