Bishopston vs Oldcastle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Bishopston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Oldcastle South Wales Police

      Bishopston vs Oldcastle Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bishopston
      South Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      57.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oldcastle
      South Wales Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.2% trend
      26.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Oldcastle
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      64
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      587
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑23.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Oldcastle
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓4%
      253 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓71%
      100 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      26 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      20 ↑11%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      11 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      54 ↑54%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      20 ↓5%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      100 ↑39%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      101 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      0
      19 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Oldcastle?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Oldcastle has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Oldcastle?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — 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 Bishopston and Oldcastle?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Bishopston and Oldcastle?

      Bishopston recorded 5 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 Bishopston vs Oldcastle?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 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 Bishopston and Oldcastle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 84 crimes (now 64, a change of -23.8%). Oldcastle recorded 587 crimes previously (now 723, +23.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston 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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Oldcastle has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Oldcastle?

      Bishopston 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 Bishopston 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 Bishopston or Oldcastle on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.