Gwent Police

Is Brynwern Safe?

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

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 485 crimes
81 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

485 Crimes (last 36 months)
55.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓53.9% 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 36 months — 485 total crimes recorded in Brynwern

Violent Crime
189 39%
Shoplifting
102 21%
Anti-Social Behaviour
52 10.7%
Public Order
36 7.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
33 6.8%
Other Theft
18 3.7%
Vehicle Crime
15 3.1%
Burglary
14 2.9%
Other Crime
12 2.5%
Drugs
7 1.4%
Possession of Weapons
5 1%
Theft from Person
2 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Brynwern — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brynwern safe?

Brynwern has a CrimeRadar safety score of 81/100, rated Safe. A total of 96 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 53.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Brynwern is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

96 crimes were recorded in Brynwern 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 53.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (208 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 189 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Brynwern?

The most common crime in Brynwern is Violent Crime, with 189 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 196.9% 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 Brynwern increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Brynwern is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 53.9% — from 208 crimes in the previous 12 months to 96 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Brynwern?

Brynwern has a safety score of 81 out of 100 (Safe). 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 Brynwern compare to the Gwent Police average?

Brynwern has a safety score of 81/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Brynwern is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Brynwern?

55.7% of crimes recorded in Brynwern 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 Brynwern?

189 violent crimes were recorded in Brynwern in the last 12 months — representing 196.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 52 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 Brynwern last updated?

The crime data for Brynwern 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 Brynwern with other areas?

You can compare Brynwern 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.