Castle vs Cyncoed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Cyncoed South Wales Police

      Castle vs Cyncoed Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      South Wales Police
      5,477 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Cyncoed
      South Wales Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Cyncoed
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      5,477
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,574
      449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Cyncoed
      Violent Crime
      1,840 ↑1%
      124 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      827 ↑7%
      51 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      280 ↓12%
      19 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓20%
      37 ↓39%
      Burglary
      81 ↓39%
      31 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓8%
      37 ↑0%
      Drugs
      358 ↑38%
      13 ↑1200%
      Public Order
      551 ↓10%
      33 ↓25%
      Robbery
      45 ↑61%
      4
      Shoplifting
      751 ↓12%
      29 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      78 ↑20%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↓60%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↑53%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑39%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cyncoed is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Cyncoed?

      Castle has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,477 crimes in the last 12 months. Cyncoed has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 394 crimes. Cyncoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Cyncoed?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cyncoed shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,840 incidents). In Cyncoed, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle recorded 827 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cyncoed recorded 51. 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 Cyncoed?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 1,840 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Cyncoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 5,574 crimes (now 5,477, a change of -1.7%). Cyncoed recorded 449 crimes previously (now 394, -12.3%).

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

      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 29.2% and Cyncoed has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Cyncoed?

      Castle falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cyncoed is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Castle and Cyncoed?

      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 Cyncoed on a crime map?

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

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