St James vs Victoria

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    St James Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Victoria Gwent Police

      St James vs Victoria Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      St James
      Gwent Police
      387 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Victoria
      Gwent Police
      546 crimes / 12m
      ↓59.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St James
      B Victoria
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      387
      546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      878
      1,343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.9%
      ↓59.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St James
      B Victoria
      Violent Crime
      137 ↓59%
      206 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓35%
      87 ↓61%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓64%
      35 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓64%
      32 ↓64%
      Burglary
      3 ↓83%
      18 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓33%
      42 ↓65%
      Drugs
      12 ↓57%
      23 ↓60%
      Public Order
      36 ↓60%
      56 ↓48%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↓46%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓75%
      12 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓71%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      7 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      3 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓73%
      16 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St James safer than Victoria?

      St James has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 387 crimes in the last 12 months. Victoria has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 546 crimes. St James scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St James vs Victoria?

      St James shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Victoria shows -59.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In St James, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Victoria, it is Violent Crime (206 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      St James recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Victoria recorded 87. 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 James vs Victoria?

      Violent crime in St James totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 206 in Victoria. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St James recorded 878 crimes (now 387, a change of -55.9%). Victoria recorded 1,343 crimes previously (now 546, -59.3%).

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

      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 James has a resolution rate of 0% and Victoria has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St James and Victoria?

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

      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 James or Victoria on a crime map?

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