Castle vs Gowerton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Castle vs Gowerton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle safer than Gowerton?
Castle has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,875 crimes in the last 12 months. Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 225 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Castle vs Gowerton?
Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gowerton shows -24.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Castle and Gowerton?
In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,373 incidents). In Gowerton, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Gowerton?
Castle recorded 852 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gowerton recorded 34. 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 Gowerton?
Violent crime in Castle totalled 2,373 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Gowerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Gowerton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 5,536 crimes (now 6,875, a change of +24.2%). Gowerton recorded 298 crimes previously (now 225, -24.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Gowerton?
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 20.5% and Gowerton has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Castle and Gowerton?
Castle falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gowerton 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 Gowerton?
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 Gowerton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castle and Gowerton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.