Mayals vs Oldcastle
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mayals vs Oldcastle 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 Mayals safer than Oldcastle?
Mayals has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 55 crimes in the last 12 months. Oldcastle has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Mayals scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mayals vs Oldcastle?
Mayals shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Mayals and Oldcastle?
In Mayals, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 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 Mayals and Oldcastle?
Mayals recorded 11 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 Mayals vs Oldcastle?
Violent crime in Mayals totalled 29 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 Mayals and Oldcastle in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mayals recorded 53 crimes (now 55, a change of +3.8%). Oldcastle recorded 587 crimes previously (now 723, +23.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mayals 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. Mayals has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Oldcastle has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mayals and Oldcastle?
Mayals 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 Mayals 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 Mayals or Oldcastle on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mayals and Oldcastle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.