Gwent Police

Is Maesycwmmer Safe?

Crime statistics for Maesycwmmer. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.

Last 12 months: August 2025 – July 2026 285 crimes
54 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

285 Crimes (last 12 months)
11.7% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑70.7% 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 — 285 total crimes recorded in Maesycwmmer

Violent Crime
110 38.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
57 20%
Criminal Damage & Arson
32 11.2%
Public Order
31 10.9%
Vehicle Crime
16 5.6%
Burglary
11 3.9%
Other Theft
9 3.2%
Drugs
6 2.1%
Shoplifting
6 2.1%
Other Crime
6 2.1%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.4%
Robbery
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maesycwmmer safe?

Maesycwmmer has a CrimeRadar safety score of 54/100, rated Average. A total of 285 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 70.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Maesycwmmer are broadly in line with the UK average.

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

285 crimes were recorded in Maesycwmmer in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 70.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (167 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 110 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Maesycwmmer?

The most common crime in Maesycwmmer is Violent Crime, with 110 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.6% 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 Maesycwmmer increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Maesycwmmer is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 70.7% — from 167 crimes in the previous 12 months to 285 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Maesycwmmer?

Maesycwmmer has a safety score of 54 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 Maesycwmmer compare to the Gwent Police average?

Maesycwmmer has a safety score of 54/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 60/100. Maesycwmmer 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 Maesycwmmer?

11.7% of crimes recorded in Maesycwmmer 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 Maesycwmmer?

110 violent crimes were recorded in Maesycwmmer in the last 12 months — representing 38.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 57 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 Maesycwmmer last updated?

The crime data for Maesycwmmer 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 Maesycwmmer with other areas?

You can compare Maesycwmmer 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: July 2026.