Treharris vs Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Treharris South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Nelson Gwent Police

      Treharris vs Nelson Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Treharris
      South Wales Police
      358 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Nelson
      Gwent Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Treharris
      B Nelson
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      358
      137
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      369
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓61.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Treharris
      B Nelson
      Violent Crime
      143 ↓11%
      53 ↓65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑15%
      25 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓15%
      8 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑55%
      5 ↓76%
      Burglary
      8 ↑300%
      7 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓37%
      11 ↓73%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      40 ↓2%
      15 ↓53%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓38%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑250%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nelson is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Treharris safer than Nelson?

      Treharris has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 358 crimes in the last 12 months. Nelson has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 137 crimes. Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Treharris vs Nelson?

      Treharris shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nelson shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Treharris, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Nelson, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Treharris and Nelson?

      Treharris recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nelson recorded 25. 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 Treharris vs Nelson?

      Violent crime in Treharris totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Treharris and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Treharris recorded 369 crimes (now 358, a change of -3%). Nelson recorded 360 crimes previously (now 137, -61.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Treharris 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. Treharris has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Nelson has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Treharris and Nelson?

      Treharris 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 Treharris 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 Treharris or Nelson on a crime map?

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

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