Oldcastle vs Waunarlwydd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Oldcastle South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waunarlwydd South Wales Police

      Oldcastle vs Waunarlwydd Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oldcastle
      South Wales Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.2% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Waunarlwydd
      South Wales Police
      200 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oldcastle
      B Waunarlwydd
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      723
      200
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      587
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.2%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oldcastle
      B Waunarlwydd
      Violent Crime
      253 ↑32%
      96 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑56%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓30%
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑11%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      11 ↓21%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑54%
      14 ↓44%
      Drugs
      20 ↓5%
      5
      Public Order
      100 ↑39%
      26 ↓4%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↑2%
      5
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓14%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waunarlwydd is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oldcastle safer than Waunarlwydd?

      Oldcastle has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 723 crimes in the last 12 months. Waunarlwydd has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 200 crimes. Waunarlwydd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oldcastle vs Waunarlwydd?

      Oldcastle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waunarlwydd shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Oldcastle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (253 incidents). In Waunarlwydd, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Oldcastle recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waunarlwydd recorded 15. 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 Waunarlwydd?

      Violent crime in Oldcastle totalled 253 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Waunarlwydd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oldcastle and Waunarlwydd 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%). Waunarlwydd recorded 198 crimes previously (now 200, +1%).

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

      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 Waunarlwydd has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oldcastle and Waunarlwydd?

      Oldcastle falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Waunarlwydd 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 Waunarlwydd?

      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 Waunarlwydd on a crime map?

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

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