Castle vs Sandfields West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Castle South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Sandfields West South Wales Police

      Castle vs Sandfields West 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
      17/100
      High Crime
      Sandfields West
      South Wales Police
      713 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Sandfields West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,477
      713
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,574
      790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Sandfields West
      Violent Crime
      1,840 ↑1%
      322 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      827 ↑7%
      108 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      280 ↓12%
      35 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓20%
      22 ↑16%
      Burglary
      81 ↓39%
      12 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓8%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      358 ↑38%
      17 ↑42%
      Public Order
      551 ↓10%
      96 ↑9%
      Robbery
      45 ↑61%
      5
      Shoplifting
      751 ↓12%
      18 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      78 ↑20%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↓60%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↑53%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑39%
      28 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandfields West is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 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 Sandfields West?

      Castle has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,477 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandfields West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 713 crimes. Sandfields West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Sandfields West?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandfields West shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and Sandfields West?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,840 incidents). In Sandfields West, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Sandfields West?

      Castle recorded 827 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandfields West recorded 108. 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 Sandfields West?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 1,840 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Sandfields West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Sandfields West 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%). Sandfields West recorded 790 crimes previously (now 713, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Sandfields West?

      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 Sandfields West has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Sandfields West?

      Castle falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sandfields West 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 Sandfields West?

      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 Sandfields West on a crime map?

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

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