Glyn-coch vs Nelson

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Glyn-coch South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Glyn-coch vs Nelson Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Glyn-coch
      South Wales Police
      364 crimes / 12m
      ↑30% trend
      8.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      130 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.5% trend
      14.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Glyn-coch
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      364
      130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      280
      329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30%
      ↓60.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.1%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glyn-coch
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      173 ↑31%
      50 ↓63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑36%
      24 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑55%
      7 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      5 ↓67%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      7 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓26%
      7 ↓83%
      Drugs
      13 ↑1200%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      52 ↑6%
      13 ↓55%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↓78%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 44/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glyn-coch safer than Nelson?

      Glyn-coch has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 364 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 Glyn-coch vs Nelson?

      Glyn-coch shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30% — 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 Glyn-coch and Nelson?

      In Glyn-coch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (173 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 Glyn-coch and Nelson?

      Glyn-coch recorded 49 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 Glyn-coch vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Glyn-coch totalled 173 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 Glyn-coch and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glyn-coch recorded 280 crimes (now 364, a change of +30%). Nelson recorded 329 crimes previously (now 130, -60.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Glyn-coch 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. Glyn-coch has a resolution rate of 8.1% and Nelson has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Glyn-coch and Nelson?

      Glyn-coch 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 Glyn-coch 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 Glyn-coch or Nelson on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Glyn-coch 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.