Hengoed vs Pembroke - St. Mary South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hengoed Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Pembroke - St. Mary South Dyfed-Powys Police

      Hengoed vs Pembroke - St. Mary South Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hengoed
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pembroke - St. Mary South
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.5% trend
      15.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hengoed
      B Pembroke - St. Mary South
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      281
      378
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↑59.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      15.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hengoed
      B Pembroke - St. Mary South
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓3%
      173 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓14%
      41 ↑128%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓24%
      18 ↑350%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓60%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      4 ↓64%
      12 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑271%
      45 ↑67%
      Drugs
      17 ↑0%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      20 ↓29%
      26 ↑53%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓95%
      35 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hengoed is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hengoed safer than Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Hengoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembroke - St. Mary South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 378 crimes. Hengoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hengoed vs Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Hengoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pembroke - St. Mary South shows +59.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hengoed and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      In Hengoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Pembroke - St. Mary South, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hengoed and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Hengoed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembroke - St. Mary South recorded 41. 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 Hengoed vs Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Violent crime in Hengoed totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Pembroke - St. Mary South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hengoed and Pembroke - St. Mary South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hengoed recorded 344 crimes (now 281, a change of -18.3%). Pembroke - St. Mary South recorded 237 crimes previously (now 378, +59.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hengoed and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      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. Hengoed has a resolution rate of 20% and Pembroke - St. Mary South has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hengoed and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Hengoed falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Pembroke - St. Mary South 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 Hengoed and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      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 Hengoed or Pembroke - St. Mary South on a crime map?

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

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