Penparcau vs Wiston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Penparcau Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Wiston Dyfed-Powys Police

      Penparcau vs Wiston Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Penparcau
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      17.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Wiston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      50 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penparcau
      B Wiston
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      361
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      331
      66
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penparcau
      B Wiston
      Violent Crime
      191 ↑9%
      23 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓8%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑90%
      2 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      17 ↑55%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓8%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      19 ↓14%
      3
      Public Order
      30 ↑7%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiston is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penparcau safer than Wiston?

      Penparcau has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiston has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 50 crimes. Wiston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penparcau vs Wiston?

      Penparcau shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiston shows -24.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Penparcau, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Wiston, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Penparcau recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiston recorded 5. 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 Penparcau vs Wiston?

      Violent crime in Penparcau totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Wiston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penparcau recorded 331 crimes (now 361, a change of +9.1%). Wiston recorded 66 crimes previously (now 50, -24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penparcau 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. Penparcau has a resolution rate of 17.7% and Wiston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penparcau and Wiston?

      Penparcau 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 Penparcau 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 Penparcau or Wiston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penparcau 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.