Offa vs Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Offa North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Valley North Wales Police

      Offa vs Valley Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Offa
      North Wales Police
      415 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      7.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Valley
      North Wales Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Offa
      B Valley
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      415
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      430
      115
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↑42.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Offa
      B Valley
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑2%
      45 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓31%
      52 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑39%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      20 ↑43%
      5
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓16%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      47 ↑135%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↓21%
      11 ↑22%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓59%
      25 ↑1150%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Offa safer than Valley?

      Offa has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 415 crimes in the last 12 months. Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Offa vs Valley?

      Offa shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valley shows +42.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Offa and Valley?

      In Offa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Offa and Valley?

      Offa recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valley recorded 52. 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 Offa vs Valley?

      Violent crime in Offa totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Offa and Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Offa recorded 430 crimes (now 415, a change of -3.5%). Valley recorded 115 crimes previously (now 164, +42.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Offa and Valley?

      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. Offa has a resolution rate of 7.7% and Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Offa and Valley?

      Offa falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Valley is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Offa and Valley?

      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 Offa or Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Offa and Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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