Aberystwyth North vs Penbryn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Aberystwyth North Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Penbryn Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberystwyth North vs Penbryn Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Aberystwyth North
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      369 crimes / 12m
      ↑125% trend
      20.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Penbryn
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      79 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth North
      B Penbryn
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      369
      79
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      164
      60
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑125%
      ↑31.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth North
      B Penbryn
      Violent Crime
      160 ↑202%
      39 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑75%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑300%
      22 ↑47%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      16 ↑23%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Drugs
      44 ↑52%
      3
      Public Order
      31 ↑138%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑700%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓25%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penbryn is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth North safer than Penbryn?

      Aberystwyth North has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 369 crimes in the last 12 months. Penbryn has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 79 crimes. Penbryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth North vs Penbryn?

      Aberystwyth North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +125% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penbryn shows +31.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberystwyth North and Penbryn?

      In Aberystwyth North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (160 incidents). In Penbryn, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberystwyth North and Penbryn?

      Aberystwyth North recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penbryn recorded 2. 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 Aberystwyth North vs Penbryn?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth North totalled 160 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in Penbryn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberystwyth North and Penbryn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth North recorded 164 crimes (now 369, a change of +125%). Penbryn recorded 60 crimes previously (now 79, +31.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth North and Penbryn?

      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. Aberystwyth North has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Penbryn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberystwyth North and Penbryn?

      Aberystwyth North falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Penbryn is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberystwyth North and Penbryn?

      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 Aberystwyth North or Penbryn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth North and Penbryn. 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.