Gwent Police

Is West End Safe?

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

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 95 crimes
83 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

95 Crimes (last 12 months)
14.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓42.4% 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 — 95 total crimes recorded in West End

Violent Crime
32 33.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
24 25.3%
Public Order
18 18.9%
Shoplifting
6 6.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5 5.3%
Other Crime
3 3.2%
Burglary
2 2.1%
Other Theft
2 2.1%
Drugs
1 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
1 1.1%
Vehicle Crime
1 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for West End — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West End safe?

West End has a CrimeRadar safety score of 83/100, rated Safe. A total of 95 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 42.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. West End is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in West End in the last 12 months?

95 crimes were recorded in West End 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 42.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (165 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 32 incidents.

What is the most common crime in West End?

The most common crime in West End is Violent Crime, with 32 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.7% 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 West End increasing or decreasing?

Crime in West End is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 42.4% — from 165 crimes in the previous 12 months to 95 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for West End?

West End has a safety score of 83 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 West End compare to the Gwent Police average?

West End has a safety score of 83/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 69/100. West End 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 West End?

14.3% of crimes recorded in West End 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 West End?

32 violent crimes were recorded in West End in the last 12 months — representing 33.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 24 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 West End last updated?

The crime data for West End 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 West End with other areas?

You can compare West End 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.