Gwent Police

Is Gaer Safe?

Crime statistics for Gaer. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 483 crimes
49 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

483 Crimes (last 12 months)
12% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓59.5% 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 — 483 total crimes recorded in Gaer

Violent Crime
154 31.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
78 16.1%
Public Order
68 14.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
49 10.1%
Shoplifting
43 8.9%
Other Theft
29 6%
Burglary
17 3.5%
Other Crime
16 3.3%
Vehicle Crime
11 2.3%
Drugs
5 1%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.8%
Theft from Person
3 0.6%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.6%
Robbery
3 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaer safe?

Gaer has a CrimeRadar safety score of 49/100, rated Average. A total of 483 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 59.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Gaer are broadly in line with the UK average.

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

483 crimes were recorded in Gaer 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 59.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,193 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 154 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Gaer?

The most common crime in Gaer is Violent Crime, with 154 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 31.9% 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 Gaer increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Gaer is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 59.5% — from 1,193 crimes in the previous 12 months to 483 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Gaer?

Gaer has a safety score of 49 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 Gaer compare to the Gwent Police average?

Gaer has a safety score of 49/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 69/100. Gaer 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 Gaer?

12% of crimes recorded in Gaer 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 Gaer?

154 violent crimes were recorded in Gaer in the last 12 months — representing 31.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 78 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 Gaer last updated?

The crime data for Gaer was last updated in May 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 Gaer with other areas?

You can compare Gaer 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: May 2026.