Plasnewydd vs Marshfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Plasnewydd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Marshfield Gwent Police

      Plasnewydd vs Marshfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Plasnewydd
      South Wales Police
      6,157 crimes / 12m
      ↑175.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Marshfield
      Gwent Police
      60 crimes / 12m
      ↓89.3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plasnewydd
      B Marshfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,157
      60
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,233
      558
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑175.7%
      ↓89.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plasnewydd
      B Marshfield
      Violent Crime
      1,768 ↑198%
      22 ↓87%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      673 ↑185%
      14 ↓87%
      Other Theft
      371 ↑169%
      4 ↓92%
      Vehicle Crime
      634 ↑232%
      1 ↓96%
      Burglary
      216 ↑96%
      1 ↓97%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      407 ↑158%
      5 ↓91%
      Drugs
      193 ↑278%
      2 ↓85%
      Public Order
      597 ↑131%
      8 ↓87%
      Robbery
      111 ↑455%
      1 ↓86%
      Shoplifting
      792 ↑123%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      63 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      140 ↑233%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      76 ↑443%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      116 ↑205%
      1 ↓94%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marshfield is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plasnewydd safer than Marshfield?

      Plasnewydd has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,157 crimes in the last 12 months. Marshfield has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 60 crimes. Marshfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plasnewydd vs Marshfield?

      Plasnewydd shows a year-on-year crime trend of +175.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marshfield shows -89.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Plasnewydd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,768 incidents). In Marshfield, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Plasnewydd recorded 673 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marshfield recorded 14. 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 Marshfield?

      Violent crime in Plasnewydd totalled 1,768 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Marshfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plasnewydd recorded 2,233 crimes (now 6,157, a change of +175.7%). Marshfield recorded 558 crimes previously (now 60, -89.3%).

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

      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 25.7% and Marshfield has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plasnewydd and Marshfield?

      Plasnewydd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Marshfield 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 Marshfield?

      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 Marshfield on a crime map?

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

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