Gwent Police

Is Bettws Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 455 crimes
47 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

455 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓71.2% 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 — 455 total crimes recorded in Bettws

Violent Crime
172 37.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
81 17.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
64 14.1%
Public Order
64 14.1%
Other Theft
16 3.5%
Other Crime
14 3.1%
Shoplifting
9 2%
Vehicle Crime
9 2%
Burglary
8 1.8%
Drugs
5 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.9%
Robbery
3 0.7%
Theft from Person
2 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bettws safe?

Bettws has a CrimeRadar safety score of 47/100, rated Average. A total of 455 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 71.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bettws are broadly in line with the UK average.

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

455 crimes were recorded in Bettws 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 71.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,581 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 172 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bettws?

The most common crime in Bettws is Violent Crime, with 172 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.8% 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 Bettws increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bettws is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 71.2% — from 1,581 crimes in the previous 12 months to 455 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Bettws?

Bettws has a safety score of 47 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 Bettws compare to the Gwent Police average?

Bettws has a safety score of 47/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Bettws 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 Bettws?

0% of crimes recorded in Bettws 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 Bettws?

172 violent crimes were recorded in Bettws in the last 12 months — representing 37.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 81 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 Bettws last updated?

The crime data for Bettws 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 Bettws with other areas?

You can compare Bettws 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.