Castleland vs Ogmore Vale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Castleland South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Ogmore Vale South Wales Police

      Castleland vs Ogmore Vale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Castleland
      South Wales Police
      937 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Ogmore Vale
      South Wales Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castleland
      B Ogmore Vale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      937
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,039
      172
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castleland
      B Ogmore Vale
      Violent Crime
      303 ↑1%
      113 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓2%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓23%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑42%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      15 ↓40%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓8%
      16 ↑14%
      Drugs
      23 ↑21%
      6
      Public Order
      104 ↓3%
      17 ↓32%
      Robbery
      9 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      154 ↓35%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓6%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castleland safer than Ogmore Vale?

      Castleland has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 937 crimes in the last 12 months. Ogmore Vale has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 207 crimes. Ogmore Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castleland vs Ogmore Vale?

      Castleland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ogmore Vale shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castleland and Ogmore Vale?

      In Castleland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (303 incidents). In Ogmore Vale, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castleland and Ogmore Vale?

      Castleland recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ogmore Vale recorded 22. 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 Castleland vs Ogmore Vale?

      Violent crime in Castleland totalled 303 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Ogmore Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castleland and Ogmore Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castleland recorded 1,039 crimes (now 937, a change of -9.8%). Ogmore Vale recorded 172 crimes previously (now 207, +20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castleland and Ogmore Vale?

      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. Castleland has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Ogmore Vale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castleland and Ogmore Vale?

      Castleland falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ogmore Vale 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 Castleland and Ogmore Vale?

      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 Castleland or Ogmore Vale on a crime map?

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

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