Dinas Cross vs Pen-parc

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    97/100
    Dinas Cross Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Pen-parc Dyfed-Powys Police

      Dinas Cross vs Pen-parc Results

      A
      97/100
      Very Safe
      Dinas Cross
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      30 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Pen-parc
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dinas Cross
      B Pen-parc
      Safety Score
      97/100 Very Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      30
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      59
      99
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49.2%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dinas Cross
      B Pen-parc
      Violent Crime
      14 ↓50%
      48 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↑200%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      1
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓62%
      12 ↓20%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      1 ↓75%
      10 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dinas Cross is the safer choice — scoring 97/100 vs 78/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dinas Cross safer than Pen-parc?

      Dinas Cross has a safety score of 97/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 30 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-parc has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Dinas Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dinas Cross vs Pen-parc?

      Dinas Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-parc shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dinas Cross and Pen-parc?

      In Dinas Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (14 incidents). In Pen-parc, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dinas Cross and Pen-parc?

      Dinas Cross recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-parc recorded 6. 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 Dinas Cross vs Pen-parc?

      Violent crime in Dinas Cross totalled 14 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Pen-parc. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dinas Cross and Pen-parc in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dinas Cross recorded 59 crimes (now 30, a change of -49.2%). Pen-parc recorded 99 crimes previously (now 89, -10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dinas Cross and Pen-parc?

      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. Dinas Cross has a resolution rate of 100% and Pen-parc has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dinas Cross and Pen-parc?

      Dinas Cross falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Pen-parc 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 Dinas Cross and Pen-parc?

      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 Dinas Cross or Pen-parc on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dinas Cross and Pen-parc. 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.