Penwerris & Trescobeas vs Preston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Penwerris & Trescobeas Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      1/100
      Preston Devon & Cornwall Police

      Penwerris & Trescobeas vs Preston Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Penwerris & Trescobeas
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,838 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      20.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      1/100
      High Crime
      Preston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      975 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.1% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penwerris & Trescobeas
      B Preston
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      1/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,838
      975
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,687
      696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9%
      ↑40.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      12.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penwerris & Trescobeas
      B Preston
      Violent Crime
      669 ↑8%
      427 ↑71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      378 ↓5%
      137 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      131 ↑25%
      81 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      96 ↑113%
      29 ↓24%
      Burglary
      28 ↓15%
      25 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↑6%
      70 ↑23%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      25 ↓31%
      Public Order
      109 ↑65%
      51 ↑104%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      142 ↓14%
      90 ↑73%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑47%
      22 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penwerris & Trescobeas is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penwerris & Trescobeas safer than Preston?

      Penwerris & Trescobeas has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,838 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 975 crimes. Penwerris & Trescobeas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penwerris & Trescobeas vs Preston?

      Penwerris & Trescobeas shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston shows +40.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston?

      In Penwerris & Trescobeas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (669 incidents). In Preston, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston?

      Penwerris & Trescobeas recorded 378 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston recorded 137. 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 Penwerris & Trescobeas vs Preston?

      Violent crime in Penwerris & Trescobeas totalled 669 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Preston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penwerris & Trescobeas recorded 1,687 crimes (now 1,838, a change of +9%). Preston recorded 696 crimes previously (now 975, +40.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston?

      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. Penwerris & Trescobeas has a resolution rate of 20.1% and Preston has 12.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston?

      Penwerris & Trescobeas falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Preston is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston?

      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 Penwerris & Trescobeas or Preston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penwerris & Trescobeas and Preston. 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.