Castlereagh vs Strand Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Castlereagh Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Strand Road Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Castlereagh vs Strand Road Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Castlereagh
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      895 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Strand Road
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castlereagh
      B Strand Road
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      895
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,938
      252
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.8%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castlereagh
      B Strand Road
      Violent Crime
      268 ↓49%
      78 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↓52%
      66 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓68%
      14 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓46%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      23 ↓45%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓49%
      24 ↓37%
      Drugs
      49 ↓64%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      1 ↓88%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Shoplifting
      81 ↓63%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓49%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Strand Road is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 15/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castlereagh safer than Strand Road?

      Castlereagh has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 895 crimes in the last 12 months. Strand Road has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Strand Road scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castlereagh vs Strand Road?

      Castlereagh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Strand Road shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castlereagh and Strand Road?

      In Castlereagh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (310 incidents). In Strand Road, it is Violent Crime (78 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castlereagh and Strand Road?

      Castlereagh recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Strand Road recorded 66. 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 Castlereagh vs Strand Road?

      Violent crime in Castlereagh totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 78 in Strand Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castlereagh and Strand Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castlereagh recorded 1,938 crimes (now 895, a change of -53.8%). Strand Road recorded 252 crimes previously (now 206, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castlereagh and Strand Road?

      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. Castlereagh has a resolution rate of 0% and Strand Road has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castlereagh and Strand Road?

      Castlereagh falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Strand Road is covered by Police Service of Northern Ireland. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Castlereagh and Strand Road?

      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 Castlereagh or Strand Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castlereagh and Strand Road. 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.