Castle vs Rhos

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Rhos South Wales Police

      Castle vs Rhos 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
      82/100
      Safe
      Rhos
      South Wales Police
      78 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Rhos
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,477
      78
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,574
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↓14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Rhos
      Violent Crime
      1,840 ↑1%
      40 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      827 ↑7%
      7 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      280 ↓12%
      5 ↑400%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓20%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      81 ↓39%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓8%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      358 ↑38%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      551 ↓10%
      13 ↓32%
      Robbery
      45 ↑61%
      0
      Shoplifting
      751 ↓12%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      78 ↑20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↑53%
      0
      Other Crime
      115 ↑39%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhos is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 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 Rhos?

      Castle has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,477 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhos has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 78 crimes. Rhos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Rhos?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhos shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,840 incidents). In Rhos, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Castle recorded 827 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhos recorded 7. 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 Rhos?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 1,840 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Rhos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Rhos 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%). Rhos recorded 91 crimes previously (now 78, -14.3%).

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

      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 Rhos has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Rhos?

      Castle falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhos 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 Rhos?

      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 Rhos on a crime map?

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

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