Castle vs St Martins

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Castle Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      St Martins Gwent Police

      Castle vs St Martins Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Castle
      Gwent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      St Martins
      Gwent Police
      407 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B St Martins
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      83
      407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      214
      931
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓61.2%
      ↓56.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B St Martins
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓36%
      142 ↓63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓67%
      70 ↓55%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓86%
      23 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      14 ↓58%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓86%
      34 ↓58%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      19 ↑27%
      Public Order
      6 ↓79%
      47 ↓59%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓70%
      22 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Castle is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than St Martins?

      Castle has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. St Martins has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 407 crimes. Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs St Martins?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Martins shows -56.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and St Martins?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In St Martins, it is Violent Crime (142 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and St Martins?

      Castle recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Martins recorded 70. 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 St Martins?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 142 in St Martins. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and St Martins 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%). St Martins recorded 931 crimes previously (now 407, -56.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and St Martins?

      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 St Martins has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and St Martins?

      Castle falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St Martins 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 St Martins?

      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 St Martins on a crime map?

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

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