Old Town vs Caerwent
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Town vs Caerwent 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 Old Town safer than Caerwent?
Old Town has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerwent has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Caerwent scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Town vs Caerwent?
Old Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Caerwent shows -38.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Town and Caerwent?
In Old Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Caerwent, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Town and Caerwent?
Old Town recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerwent recorded 8. 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 Old Town vs Caerwent?
Violent crime in Old Town totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Caerwent. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Town and Caerwent in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Town recorded 450 crimes (now 466, a change of +3.6%). Caerwent recorded 65 crimes previously (now 40, -38.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Town and Caerwent?
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. Old Town has a resolution rate of 30% and Caerwent has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Town and Caerwent?
Old Town falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Caerwent is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Old Town and Caerwent?
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 Old Town or Caerwent on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Town and Caerwent. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.