Caerleon vs Shaftesbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Caerleon Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Shaftesbury Gwent Police

      Caerleon vs Shaftesbury Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Caerleon
      Gwent Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.2% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Shaftesbury
      Gwent Police
      667 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      13.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caerleon
      B Shaftesbury
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      272
      667
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      683
      747
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓60.2%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caerleon
      B Shaftesbury
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓71%
      222 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓28%
      127 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓46%
      31 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓81%
      32 ↑10%
      Burglary
      8 ↓53%
      27 ↑59%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓53%
      47 ↓32%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      27 ↓62%
      52 ↓43%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑175%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓79%
      60 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓63%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Caerleon is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caerleon safer than Shaftesbury?

      Caerleon has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 667 crimes. Caerleon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caerleon vs Shaftesbury?

      Caerleon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -60.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Caerleon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Shaftesbury, it is Violent Crime (222 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Caerleon recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury recorded 127. 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 Shaftesbury?

      Violent crime in Caerleon totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 222 in Shaftesbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caerleon recorded 683 crimes (now 272, a change of -60.2%). Shaftesbury recorded 747 crimes previously (now 667, -10.7%).

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

      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 14.5% and Shaftesbury has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caerleon and Shaftesbury?

      Caerleon falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury?

      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 Shaftesbury on a crime map?

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