Cantref vs Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Cantref Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Castle Gwent Police

      Cantref vs Castle Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Cantref
      Gwent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓69.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Castle
      Gwent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cantref
      B Castle
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      48
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      214
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓69.8%
      ↓61.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cantref
      B Castle
      Violent Crime
      10 ↓80%
      36 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓68%
      16 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓44%
      1 ↓86%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      3 ↓81%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓56%
      4 ↓86%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      6 ↓65%
      6 ↓79%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cantref is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 82/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cantref safer than Castle?

      Cantref has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Cantref scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cantref vs Castle?

      Cantref shows a year-on-year crime trend of -69.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Castle shows -61.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cantref and Castle?

      In Cantref, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (12 incidents). In Castle, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cantref and Castle?

      Cantref recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle recorded 16. 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 Cantref vs Castle?

      Violent crime in Cantref totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cantref recorded 159 crimes (now 48, a change of -69.8%). Castle recorded 214 crimes previously (now 83, -61.2%).

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

      Which police force covers Cantref and Castle?

      Cantref falls within the Gwent Police boundary. 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 Cantref and 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 Cantref or Castle on a crime map?

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