Caldicot Castle vs Shirenewton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Caldicot Castle Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Shirenewton Gwent Police

      Caldicot Castle vs Shirenewton Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Caldicot Castle
      Gwent Police
      132 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Shirenewton
      Gwent Police
      18 crimes / 12m
      ↓74.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caldicot Castle
      B Shirenewton
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      132
      18
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      110
      70
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↓74.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caldicot Castle
      B Shirenewton
      Violent Crime
      44 ↓20%
      6 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑107%
      4 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑50%
      4 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓25%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      18 ↑157%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shirenewton is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caldicot Castle safer than Shirenewton?

      Caldicot Castle has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 132 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirenewton has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 18 crimes. Shirenewton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caldicot Castle vs Shirenewton?

      Caldicot Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shirenewton shows -74.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caldicot Castle and Shirenewton?

      In Caldicot Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In Shirenewton, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caldicot Castle and Shirenewton?

      Caldicot Castle recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirenewton recorded 4. 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 Caldicot Castle vs Shirenewton?

      Violent crime in Caldicot Castle totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Shirenewton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caldicot Castle recorded 110 crimes (now 132, a change of +20%). Shirenewton recorded 70 crimes previously (now 18, -74.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caldicot Castle and Shirenewton?

      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. Caldicot Castle has a resolution rate of 13.6% and Shirenewton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caldicot Castle and Shirenewton?

      Caldicot Castle falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Shirenewton 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 Caldicot Castle and Shirenewton?

      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 Caldicot Castle or Shirenewton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caldicot Castle and Shirenewton. 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.