Castle vs Mardy

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Castle Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Mardy Gwent Police

      Castle vs Mardy Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Castle
      Gwent Police
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↑137.8% trend
      5.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Mardy
      Gwent Police
      47 crimes / 12m
      ↓79.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Mardy
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      459
      47
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      193
      233
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑137.8%
      ↓79.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Mardy
      Violent Crime
      133 ↑105%
      21 ↓81%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑147%
      5 ↓81%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑1900%
      3 ↓70%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      2 ↓60%
      Burglary
      12 ↑300%
      1 ↓88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑139%
      7 ↓67%
      Drugs
      8 ↑100%
      1 ↓83%
      Public Order
      53 ↑141%
      5 ↓80%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑124%
      2 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mardy is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Mardy?

      Castle has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Mardy has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 47 crimes. Mardy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Mardy?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +137.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mardy shows -79.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 incidents). In Mardy, it is Violent Crime (21 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mardy recorded 5. 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 Mardy?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 133 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 21 in Mardy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 193 crimes (now 459, a change of +137.8%). Mardy recorded 233 crimes previously (now 47, -79.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Mardy?

      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 5.1% and Mardy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Mardy?

      Castle falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Mardy 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 Mardy?

      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 Mardy on a crime map?

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

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