Caerleon vs Pengam

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Caerleon Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Pengam Gwent Police

      Caerleon vs Pengam Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Caerleon
      Gwent Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Pengam
      Gwent Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerleon
      B Pengam
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      312
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      717
      388
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓56.5%
      ↓52.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerleon
      B Pengam
      Violent Crime
      108 ↓67%
      79 ↓56%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓19%
      31 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓44%
      6 ↓73%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓84%
      4 ↓82%
      Burglary
      11 ↓52%
      9 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓47%
      24 ↓17%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      29 ↓59%
      22 ↓54%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓60%
      1 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓79%
      3 ↓70%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pengam is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerleon safer than Pengam?

      Caerleon has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Pengam has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Pengam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caerleon vs Pengam?

      Caerleon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -56.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pengam shows -52.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caerleon and Pengam?

      In Caerleon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (108 incidents). In Pengam, it is Violent Crime (79 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caerleon and Pengam?

      Caerleon recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pengam recorded 31. 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 Caerleon vs Pengam?

      Violent crime in Caerleon totalled 108 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 79 in Pengam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caerleon and Pengam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caerleon recorded 717 crimes (now 312, a change of -56.5%). Pengam recorded 388 crimes previously (now 185, -52.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caerleon and Pengam?

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

      Which police force covers Caerleon and Pengam?

      Caerleon falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pengam 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 Caerleon and Pengam?

      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 Caerleon or Pengam on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caerleon and Pengam. 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.