Poole North vs Caerwent

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Poole North Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Caerwent Gwent Police

      Poole North vs Caerwent Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole North
      Dorset Police
      4,155 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Caerwent
      Gwent Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poole North
      B Caerwent
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,155
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,324
      65
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↓38.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poole North
      B Caerwent
      Violent Crime
      1,452 ↓19%
      14 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,097 ↓9%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      246 ↓28%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      179 ↓54%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      139 ↓38%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      329 ↓33%
      7 ↑40%
      Drugs
      57 ↓8%
      1
      Public Order
      177 ↓39%
      2 ↓71%
      Robbery
      22 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      356 ↓1%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↓25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓40%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Caerwent is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poole North safer than Caerwent?

      Poole North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,155 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerwent has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Caerwent scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poole North vs Caerwent?

      Poole North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caerwent shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poole North and Caerwent?

      In Poole North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,452 incidents). In Caerwent, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poole North and Caerwent?

      Poole North recorded 1,097 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerwent recorded 8. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Poole North vs Caerwent?

      Violent crime in Poole North totalled 1,452 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Caerwent. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poole North and Caerwent in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poole North recorded 5,324 crimes (now 4,155, a change of -22%). Caerwent recorded 65 crimes previously (now 40, -38.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poole North and Caerwent?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Poole North has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Caerwent has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poole North and Caerwent?

      Poole North falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Caerwent is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Poole North and Caerwent?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Poole North or Caerwent on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poole North and Caerwent. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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