Gwent Police

Is Wainfelin Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 97 crimes
81 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

97 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓59.6% 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 — 97 total crimes recorded in Wainfelin

Violent Crime
38 39.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
17 17.5%
Public Order
12 12.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
10 10.3%
Vehicle Crime
7 7.2%
Other Theft
4 4.1%
Burglary
3 3.1%
Drugs
3 3.1%
Other Crime
3 3.1%
Shoplifting
0 0%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%
Robbery
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wainfelin safe?

Wainfelin has a CrimeRadar safety score of 81/100, rated Safe. A total of 97 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 59.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Wainfelin is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

97 crimes were recorded in Wainfelin 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 59.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (240 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 38 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wainfelin?

The most common crime in Wainfelin is Violent Crime, with 38 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.2% 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 Wainfelin increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wainfelin is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 59.6% — from 240 crimes in the previous 12 months to 97 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Wainfelin?

Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin compare to the Gwent Police average?

Wainfelin has a safety score of 81/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin?

0% of crimes recorded in Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin?

38 violent crimes were recorded in Wainfelin in the last 12 months — representing 39.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 17 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 Wainfelin last updated?

The crime data for Wainfelin 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 Wainfelin with other areas?

You can compare Wainfelin 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.