Blaina vs Caldicot Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Blaina Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Caldicot Castle Gwent Police

      Blaina vs Caldicot Castle Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Blaina
      Gwent Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Caldicot Castle
      Gwent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blaina
      B Caldicot Castle
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      235
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      606
      110
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓61.2%
      ↓38.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaina
      B Caldicot Castle
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓71%
      31 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓34%
      14 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓32%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓86%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      10 ↓52%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓53%
      9 ↓36%
      Public Order
      23 ↓65%
      6 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Caldicot Castle is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 70/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaina safer than Caldicot Castle?

      Blaina has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Caldicot Castle has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 68 crimes. Caldicot Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blaina vs Caldicot Castle?

      Blaina shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caldicot Castle shows -38.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blaina and Caldicot Castle?

      In Blaina, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Caldicot Castle, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blaina and Caldicot Castle?

      Blaina recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caldicot Castle recorded 14. 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 Blaina vs Caldicot Castle?

      Violent crime in Blaina totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Caldicot Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blaina and Caldicot Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaina recorded 606 crimes (now 235, a change of -61.2%). Caldicot Castle recorded 110 crimes previously (now 68, -38.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blaina and Caldicot Castle?

      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. Blaina has a resolution rate of 0% and Caldicot Castle has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blaina and Caldicot Castle?

      Blaina falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Caldicot Castle 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 Blaina and Caldicot Castle?

      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 Blaina or Caldicot Castle on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.