Pembrey vs Penally

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Pembrey Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Penally Dyfed-Powys Police

      Pembrey vs Penally Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Pembrey
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      252 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Penally
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      143 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pembrey
      B Penally
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      252
      143
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      239
      125
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.4%
      ↑14.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembrey
      B Penally
      Violent Crime
      166 ↑33%
      70 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓31%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓63%
      22 ↑144%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓7%
      11 ↓8%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      17 ↑6%
      10 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penally is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembrey safer than Penally?

      Pembrey has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 252 crimes in the last 12 months. Penally has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 143 crimes. Penally scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembrey vs Penally?

      Pembrey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penally shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pembrey and Penally?

      In Pembrey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Penally, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pembrey and Penally?

      Pembrey recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penally recorded 10. 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 Pembrey vs Penally?

      Violent crime in Pembrey totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Penally. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pembrey and Penally in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pembrey recorded 239 crimes (now 252, a change of +5.4%). Penally recorded 125 crimes previously (now 143, +14.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembrey and Penally?

      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. Pembrey has a resolution rate of 0% and Penally has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembrey and Penally?

      Pembrey falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Penally 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 Pembrey and Penally?

      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 Pembrey or Penally on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pembrey and Penally. 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.