Gwent Police

Is Badminton Safe?

Crime statistics for Badminton. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 318 crimes
64 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

318 Crimes (last 12 months)
9.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓32.6% 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 — 318 total crimes recorded in Badminton

Violent Crime
86 27%
Anti-Social Behaviour
79 24.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
38 11.9%
Public Order
27 8.5%
Other Theft
22 6.9%
Vehicle Crime
17 5.3%
Shoplifting
16 5%
Burglary
9 2.8%
Other Crime
8 2.5%
Drugs
7 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
7 2.2%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.6%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Badminton — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badminton safe?

Badminton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 64/100, rated Average. A total of 318 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 32.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Badminton are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Badminton in the last 12 months?

318 crimes were recorded in Badminton 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 32.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (472 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 86 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Badminton?

The most common crime in Badminton is Violent Crime, with 86 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 27% 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 Badminton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Badminton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 32.6% — from 472 crimes in the previous 12 months to 318 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Badminton?

Badminton has a safety score of 64 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 Badminton compare to the Gwent Police average?

Badminton has a safety score of 64/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 69/100. Badminton 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 Badminton?

9.2% of crimes recorded in Badminton 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 Badminton?

86 violent crimes were recorded in Badminton in the last 12 months — representing 27% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 79 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 Badminton last updated?

The crime data for Badminton was last updated in May 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 Badminton with other areas?

You can compare Badminton 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: May 2026.