St Arvans vs St James

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    St Arvans Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      St James Gwent Police

      St Arvans vs St James Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      St Arvans
      Gwent Police
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      St James
      Gwent Police
      387 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Arvans
      B St James
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      25
      387
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      52
      878
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓51.9%
      ↓55.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Arvans
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      8 ↓56%
      137 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓30%
      71 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓33%
      25 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↓64%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      56 ↓33%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↓57%
      Public Order
      2 ↓71%
      36 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      6 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      0
      6 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Arvans is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 54/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Arvans safer than St James?

      St Arvans has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 25 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 387 crimes. St Arvans scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Arvans vs St James?

      St Arvans shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows -55.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Arvans and St James?

      In St Arvans, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (8 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Arvans and St James?

      St Arvans recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James 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 St Arvans vs St James?

      Violent crime in St Arvans totalled 8 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Arvans and St James in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Arvans recorded 52 crimes (now 25, a change of -51.9%). St James recorded 878 crimes previously (now 387, -55.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Arvans and St James?

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

      Which police force covers St Arvans and St James?

      St Arvans falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St James 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 St Arvans and St James?

      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 St Arvans or St James on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Arvans and St James. 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.