Cymer vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Cymer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Cymer vs Nelson Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Cymer
      South Wales Police
      654 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.4% trend
      13.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      130 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.5% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cymer
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      654
      130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.4%
      ↓60.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.1%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      293 ↑11%
      50 ↓63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↑19%
      24 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓4%
      7 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓15%
      5 ↓67%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      7 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑28%
      7 ↓83%
      Drugs
      20 ↓23%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      78 ↑20%
      13 ↓55%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑275%
      2 ↓78%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑22%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer safer than Nelson?

      Cymer has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 654 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 130 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer vs Nelson?

      Cymer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -60.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cymer and Nelson?

      In Cymer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (293 incidents). In Nelson, it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cymer and Nelson?

      Cymer recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 24. 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 Cymer vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Cymer totalled 293 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cymer and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer recorded 582 crimes (now 654, a change of +12.4%). Nelson recorded 329 crimes previously (now 130, -60.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer and Nelson?

      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. Cymer has a resolution rate of 13.1% and Nelson has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Nelson?

      Cymer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Nelson 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 Cymer and Nelson?

      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 Cymer or Nelson on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cymer and Nelson. 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.