Penrhiw-ceibr vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Penrhiw-ceibr South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Penrhiw-ceibr vs Nelson Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Penrhiw-ceibr
      South Wales Police
      672 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.7% trend
      9.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.2% trend
      20.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penrhiw-ceibr
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      672
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      539
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.7%
      ↓52.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.8%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penrhiw-ceibr
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑23%
      66 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↑41%
      22 ↓53%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑143%
      8 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓7%
      12 ↓29%
      Burglary
      7 ↓13%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑59%
      9 ↓76%
      Drugs
      17 ↑13%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      77 ↑45%
      9 ↓72%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓60%
      4 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓26%
      3 ↓70%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penrhiw-ceibr safer than Nelson?

      Penrhiw-ceibr has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 672 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penrhiw-ceibr vs Nelson?

      Penrhiw-ceibr shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -52.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penrhiw-ceibr and Nelson?

      In Penrhiw-ceibr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In Nelson, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penrhiw-ceibr and Nelson?

      Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 22. 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 Penrhiw-ceibr vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Penrhiw-ceibr totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penrhiw-ceibr and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 539 crimes (now 672, a change of +24.7%). Nelson recorded 318 crimes previously (now 152, -52.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr 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. Penrhiw-ceibr has a resolution rate of 9.8% and Nelson has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penrhiw-ceibr and Nelson?

      Penrhiw-ceibr 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 Penrhiw-ceibr 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 Penrhiw-ceibr or Nelson on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penrhiw-ceibr 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.