Is Blackwood Safe?
Crime statistics for Blackwood. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 3,122 total crimes recorded in Blackwood
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Blackwood — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackwood safe?
Blackwood has a CrimeRadar safety score of 42/100, rated Below Average. A total of 580 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 56.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Blackwood are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackwood in the last 12 months?
580 crimes were recorded in Blackwood 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 56.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,340 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 984 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Blackwood?
The most common crime in Blackwood is Violent Crime, with 984 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 169.7% 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 Blackwood increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Blackwood is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 56.7% — from 1,340 crimes in the previous 12 months to 580 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Blackwood?
Blackwood has a safety score of 42 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 Blackwood compare to the Gwent Police average?
Blackwood has a safety score of 42/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Blackwood 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 Blackwood?
45.4% of crimes recorded in Blackwood 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 Blackwood?
984 violent crimes were recorded in Blackwood in the last 12 months — representing 169.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 749 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 Blackwood last updated?
The crime data for Blackwood 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 Blackwood with other areas?
You can compare Blackwood 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.