Gwent Police

Is Aber Valley Safe?

Crime statistics for Aber Valley. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 317 crimes
60 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

317 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓50.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 317 total crimes recorded in Aber Valley

Violent Crime
125 39.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
59 18.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
40 12.6%
Public Order
40 12.6%
Other Crime
12 3.8%
Other Theft
11 3.5%
Drugs
8 2.5%
Burglary
7 2.2%
Vehicle Crime
7 2.2%
Shoplifting
5 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.3%
Robbery
1 0.3%
Theft from Person
1 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Aber Valley — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aber Valley safe?

Aber Valley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 60/100, rated Average. A total of 317 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 50.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Aber Valley are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Aber Valley in the last 12 months?

317 crimes were recorded in Aber Valley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 50.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (637 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 125 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Aber Valley?

The most common crime in Aber Valley is Violent Crime, with 125 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Aber Valley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Aber Valley is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 50.2% — from 637 crimes in the previous 12 months to 317 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Aber Valley?

Aber Valley has a safety score of 60 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Aber Valley compare to the Gwent Police average?

Aber Valley has a safety score of 60/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Aber Valley is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Aber Valley?

0% of crimes recorded in Aber Valley resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Aber Valley?

125 violent crimes were recorded in Aber Valley in the last 12 months — representing 39.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 59 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Aber Valley last updated?

The crime data for Aber Valley was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Aber Valley with other areas?

You can compare Aber Valley with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.