Is Bettws Safe?
Crime statistics for Bettws. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 573 total crimes recorded in Bettws
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 35/100, rated Below Average. A total of 573 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 55.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bettws are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bettws in the last 12 months?
573 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 55.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,280 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 237 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bettws?
The most common crime in Bettws is Violent Crime, with 237 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 41.4% 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 Bettws increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bettws is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 55.2% — from 1,280 crimes in the previous 12 months to 573 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 35 out of 100 (Below 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 35/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 60/100. 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?
7.5% 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?
237 violent crimes were recorded in Bettws in the last 12 months — representing 41.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 93 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 July 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.