Poole South vs Caerwent

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Poole South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Caerwent Gwent Police

      Poole South vs Caerwent Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole South
      Dorset Police
      4,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      19.6% 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 South
      B Caerwent
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,917
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,412
      65
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↓38.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poole South
      B Caerwent
      Violent Crime
      1,532 ↓23%
      14 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,343 ↓14%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      310 ↓28%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      261 ↓41%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      190 ↓39%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      328 ↓30%
      7 ↑40%
      Drugs
      105 ↓5%
      1
      Public Order
      231 ↓40%
      2 ↓71%
      Robbery
      38 ↑65%
      0
      Shoplifting
      398 ↓14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      87 ↑1%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓30%
      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 South safer than Caerwent?

      Poole South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,917 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 South vs Caerwent?

      Poole South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — 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 South and Caerwent?

      In Poole South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,532 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 South and Caerwent?

      Poole South recorded 1,343 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 South vs Caerwent?

      Violent crime in Poole South totalled 1,532 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 South and Caerwent in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poole South recorded 6,412 crimes (now 4,917, a change of -23.3%). Caerwent recorded 65 crimes previously (now 40, -38.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poole South 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 South has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Caerwent has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poole South and Caerwent?

      Poole South 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 South 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 South or Caerwent on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poole South 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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