Plasnewydd vs Devauden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Plasnewydd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Plasnewydd vs Devauden Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Plasnewydd
      South Wales Police
      4,653 crimes / 12m
      ↑101.6% trend
      24% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plasnewydd
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,653
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,308
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑101.6%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plasnewydd
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      1,371 ↑129%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      476 ↑104%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      298 ↑114%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      438 ↑94%
      2
      Burglary
      200 ↑94%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑69%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      152 ↑187%
      0
      Public Order
      443 ↑58%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      78 ↑333%
      0
      Shoplifting
      601 ↑69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      46 ↑59%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      109 ↑173%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↑445%
      0
      Other Crime
      83 ↑89%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plasnewydd safer than Devauden?

      Plasnewydd has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,653 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plasnewydd vs Devauden?

      Plasnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of +101.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plasnewydd and Devauden?

      In Plasnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,371 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plasnewydd and Devauden?

      Plasnewydd recorded 476 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Plasnewydd vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Plasnewydd totalled 1,371 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plasnewydd and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plasnewydd recorded 2,308 crimes (now 4,653, a change of +101.6%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plasnewydd and Devauden?

      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. Plasnewydd has a resolution rate of 24% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plasnewydd and Devauden?

      Plasnewydd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Devauden 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 Plasnewydd and Devauden?

      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 Plasnewydd or Devauden on a crime map?

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

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