Penally vs Wiston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Penally Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Wiston Dyfed-Powys Police

      Penally vs Wiston Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Penally
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      162 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Wiston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penally
      B Wiston
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      162
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↓45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penally
      B Wiston
      Violent Crime
      84 ↑9%
      24 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑16%
      1 ↓88%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↓50%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      11 ↑22%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiston is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penally safer than Wiston?

      Penally has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 162 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiston has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Wiston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penally vs Wiston?

      Penally shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiston shows -45.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Penally, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Wiston, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Penally recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiston recorded 0. 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 Penally vs Wiston?

      Violent crime in Penally totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Wiston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penally recorded 139 crimes (now 162, a change of +16.6%). Wiston recorded 73 crimes previously (now 40, -45.2%).

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

      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. Penally has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Wiston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penally and Wiston?

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

      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 Penally or Wiston on a crime map?

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