Gwent Police

Is St Dials Safe?

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

Last 12 months: August 2025 – July 2026 1,396 crimes
1 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,396 Crimes (last 12 months)
10.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑125.5% 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 — 1,396 total crimes recorded in St Dials

Violent Crime
488 35%
Anti-Social Behaviour
275 19.7%
Public Order
159 11.4%
Shoplifting
158 11.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
109 7.8%
Other Theft
57 4.1%
Other Crime
36 2.6%
Vehicle Crime
35 2.5%
Burglary
34 2.4%
Drugs
22 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
11 0.8%
Robbery
6 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.4%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for St Dials — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Dials safe?

St Dials has a CrimeRadar safety score of 1/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,396 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 125.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in St Dials are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in St Dials in the last 12 months?

1,396 crimes were recorded in St Dials 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 125.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (619 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 488 incidents.

What is the most common crime in St Dials?

The most common crime in St Dials is Violent Crime, with 488 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35% 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 St Dials increasing or decreasing?

Crime in St Dials is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 125.5% — from 619 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,396 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 St Dials?

St Dials has a safety score of 1 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 St Dials compare to the Gwent Police average?

St Dials has a safety score of 1/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 60/100. St Dials 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 St Dials?

10.1% of crimes recorded in St Dials 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 St Dials?

488 violent crimes were recorded in St Dials in the last 12 months — representing 35% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 275 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 St Dials last updated?

The crime data for St Dials 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 St Dials with other areas?

You can compare St Dials 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.