Castle vs Darren Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Castle vs Darren Valley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle safer than Darren Valley?
Castle has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Darren Valley has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 95 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Castle vs Darren Valley?
Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darren Valley shows -46.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Castle and Darren Valley?
In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Darren Valley, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Darren Valley?
Castle recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darren Valley recorded 24. 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 Castle vs Darren Valley?
Violent crime in Castle totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Darren Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Darren Valley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 214 crimes (now 83, a change of -61.2%). Darren Valley recorded 177 crimes previously (now 95, -46.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Darren Valley?
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. Castle has a resolution rate of 0% and Darren Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Castle and Darren Valley?
Castle falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Darren Valley 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 Castle and Darren Valley?
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 Castle or Darren Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle and Darren Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.