Sirhowy vs Upper Cwmbran

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Sirhowy Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Upper Cwmbran Gwent Police

      Sirhowy vs Upper Cwmbran Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Sirhowy
      Gwent Police
      330 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Upper Cwmbran
      Gwent Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sirhowy
      B Upper Cwmbran
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      330
      317
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      710
      611
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.5%
      ↓48.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sirhowy
      B Upper Cwmbran
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓67%
      124 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓45%
      77 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓52%
      18 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓55%
      4 ↓85%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓21%
      43 ↓27%
      Drugs
      8 ↓60%
      6 ↓54%
      Public Order
      38 ↓47%
      18 ↓75%
      Robbery
      3
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓85%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sirhowy is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 60/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sirhowy safer than Upper Cwmbran?

      Sirhowy has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 330 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Cwmbran has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 317 crimes. Sirhowy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sirhowy vs Upper Cwmbran?

      Sirhowy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Cwmbran shows -48.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sirhowy and Upper Cwmbran?

      In Sirhowy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Upper Cwmbran, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sirhowy and Upper Cwmbran?

      Sirhowy recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Cwmbran recorded 77. 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 Sirhowy vs Upper Cwmbran?

      Violent crime in Sirhowy totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Upper Cwmbran. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sirhowy recorded 710 crimes (now 330, a change of -53.5%). Upper Cwmbran recorded 611 crimes previously (now 317, -48.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sirhowy and Upper Cwmbran?

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

      Which police force covers Sirhowy and Upper Cwmbran?

      Sirhowy falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Upper Cwmbran 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 Sirhowy and Upper Cwmbran?

      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 Sirhowy or Upper Cwmbran on a crime map?

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