Treforest vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Treforest South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Treforest vs Nelson Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Treforest
      South Wales Police
      1,156 crimes / 12m
      ↑143.9% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      126 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.5% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Treforest
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,156
      126
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      474
      327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑143.9%
      ↓61.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.2%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Treforest
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      465 ↑155%
      50 ↓61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑60%
      23 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑119%
      6 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↑91%
      9 ↓40%
      Burglary
      40 ↑11%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑119%
      7 ↓83%
      Drugs
      40 ↑48%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      122 ↑110%
      8 ↓76%
      Robbery
      9 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      181 ↑1107%
      4 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑114%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Treforest safer than Nelson?

      Treforest has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,156 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 126 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Treforest vs Nelson?

      Treforest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +143.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -61.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Treforest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (465 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 Treforest and Nelson?

      Treforest recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 23. 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 Treforest vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Treforest totalled 465 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 Treforest and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Treforest recorded 474 crimes (now 1,156, a change of +143.9%). Nelson recorded 327 crimes previously (now 126, -61.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Treforest 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. Treforest has a resolution rate of 17.2% and Nelson has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Treforest and Nelson?

      Treforest 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 Treforest 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 Treforest or Nelson on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Treforest 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.