Shirenewton vs Sirhowy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Shirenewton Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Sirhowy Gwent Police

      Shirenewton vs Sirhowy Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      32 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Sirhowy
      Gwent Police
      330 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shirenewton
      B Sirhowy
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      32
      330
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      62
      710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.4%
      ↓53.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirenewton
      B Sirhowy
      Violent Crime
      11 ↓50%
      98 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓29%
      71 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓55%
      22 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      18 ↓55%
      Burglary
      1 ↓86%
      9 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑33%
      46 ↓21%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓60%
      Public Order
      1 ↓75%
      38 ↓47%
      Robbery
      1
      3
      Shoplifting
      2
      2 ↓85%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shirenewton safer than Sirhowy?

      Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 32 crimes in the last 12 months. Sirhowy has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shirenewton vs Sirhowy?

      Shirenewton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sirhowy shows -53.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Shirenewton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (11 incidents). In Sirhowy, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Shirenewton recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sirhowy recorded 71. 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 Shirenewton vs Sirhowy?

      Violent crime in Shirenewton totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Sirhowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirenewton recorded 62 crimes (now 32, a change of -48.4%). Sirhowy recorded 710 crimes previously (now 330, -53.5%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Shirenewton and Sirhowy?

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

      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 Shirenewton or Sirhowy on a crime map?

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