Court vs Oldcastle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Court South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Oldcastle South Wales Police

      Court vs Oldcastle Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Court
      South Wales Police
      517 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oldcastle
      South Wales Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.2% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Court
      B Oldcastle
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      517
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      544
      587
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↑23.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Court
      B Oldcastle
      Violent Crime
      235 ↓6%
      253 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↓25%
      100 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓11%
      26 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑24%
      20 ↑11%
      Burglary
      7 ↓63%
      11 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓31%
      54 ↑54%
      Drugs
      18 ↑200%
      20 ↓5%
      Public Order
      69 ↑6%
      100 ↑39%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      101 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑229%
      19 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Court is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Court safer than Oldcastle?

      Court has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 517 crimes in the last 12 months. Oldcastle has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Court scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Court vs Oldcastle?

      Court shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oldcastle shows +23.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Court and Oldcastle?

      In Court, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 incidents). In Oldcastle, it is Violent Crime (253 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Court and Oldcastle?

      Court recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oldcastle recorded 100. 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 Court vs Oldcastle?

      Violent crime in Court totalled 235 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 253 in Oldcastle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Court and Oldcastle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Court recorded 544 crimes (now 517, a change of -5%). Oldcastle recorded 587 crimes previously (now 723, +23.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Court and Oldcastle?

      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. Court has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Oldcastle has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Court and Oldcastle?

      Court falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Oldcastle 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 Court and Oldcastle?

      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 Court or Oldcastle on a crime map?

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

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