Oldcastle vs Penderry
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oldcastle vs Penderry 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 Oldcastle safer than Penderry?
Oldcastle has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 723 crimes in the last 12 months. Penderry has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,286 crimes. Oldcastle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oldcastle vs Penderry?
Oldcastle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penderry shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oldcastle and Penderry?
In Oldcastle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (253 incidents). In Penderry, it is Violent Crime (558 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oldcastle and Penderry?
Oldcastle recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penderry recorded 180. 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 Oldcastle vs Penderry?
Violent crime in Oldcastle totalled 253 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 558 in Penderry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oldcastle and Penderry in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oldcastle recorded 587 crimes (now 723, a change of +23.2%). Penderry recorded 1,378 crimes previously (now 1,286, -6.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oldcastle and Penderry?
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. Oldcastle has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Penderry has 18.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oldcastle and Penderry?
Oldcastle falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penderry 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 Oldcastle and Penderry?
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 Oldcastle or Penderry on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oldcastle and Penderry. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.