Church Village vs Aber Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Church Village South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Aber Valley Gwent Police

      Church Village vs Aber Valley Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Church Village
      South Wales Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.8% trend
      14% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Aber Valley
      Gwent Police
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓60% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Village
      B Aber Valley
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      362
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      279
      620
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.8%
      ↓60%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Village
      B Aber Valley
      Violent Crime
      157 ↑51%
      112 ↓56%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓4%
      42 ↓58%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓21%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑47%
      7 ↓75%
      Burglary
      8 ↓20%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑100%
      22 ↓74%
      Drugs
      7 ↓36%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      37 ↑12%
      32 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      5
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      10 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aber Valley is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 45/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Village safer than Aber Valley?

      Church Village has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Aber Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 248 crimes. Aber Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church Village vs Aber Valley?

      Church Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aber Valley shows -60% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Church Village and Aber Valley?

      In Church Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Aber Valley, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Church Village and Aber Valley?

      Church Village recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aber Valley recorded 42. 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 Church Village vs Aber Valley?

      Violent crime in Church Village totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Aber Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Church Village and Aber Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Village recorded 279 crimes (now 362, a change of +29.8%). Aber Valley recorded 620 crimes previously (now 248, -60%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Village and Aber 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. Church Village has a resolution rate of 14% and Aber Valley has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Village and Aber Valley?

      Church Village falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Aber Valley 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 Church Village and Aber 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 Church Village or Aber Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church Village and Aber 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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