Gwent Police

Is Cwm Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 120 crimes
79 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

120 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓57.3% 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 — 120 total crimes recorded in Cwm

Violent Crime
41 34.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
19 15.8%
Public Order
19 15.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
18 15%
Other Theft
7 5.8%
Burglary
7 5.8%
Vehicle Crime
4 3.3%
Drugs
2 1.7%
Other Crime
2 1.7%
Robbery
1 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cwm safe?

Cwm has a CrimeRadar safety score of 79/100, rated Safe. A total of 120 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 57.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Cwm is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

120 crimes were recorded in Cwm 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 57.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (281 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 41 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Cwm?

The most common crime in Cwm is Violent Crime, with 41 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.2% 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 Cwm increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Cwm is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 57.3% — from 281 crimes in the previous 12 months to 120 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Cwm?

Cwm has a safety score of 79 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 Cwm compare to the Gwent Police average?

Cwm has a safety score of 79/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Cwm 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 Cwm?

0% of crimes recorded in Cwm 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 Cwm?

41 violent crimes were recorded in Cwm in the last 12 months — representing 34.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 19 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 Cwm last updated?

The crime data for Cwm 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 Cwm with other areas?

You can compare Cwm 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.