Crumlin vs Penmaen

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Crumlin Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Penmaen Gwent Police

      Crumlin vs Penmaen Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Crumlin
      Gwent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.9% trend
      7.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Penmaen
      Gwent Police
      129 crimes / 12m
      ↓59.8% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crumlin
      B Penmaen
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      172
      129
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓60.9%
      ↓59.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.5%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crumlin
      B Penmaen
      Violent Crime
      57 ↓71%
      54 ↓62%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓55%
      17 ↓69%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓57%
      7 ↓74%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓63%
      11 ↓48%
      Burglary
      4 ↓60%
      8 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓15%
      11 ↓68%
      Drugs
      5 ↓55%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      24 ↓56%
      12 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓71%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penmaen is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crumlin safer than Penmaen?

      Crumlin has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Penmaen has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 129 crimes. Penmaen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crumlin vs Penmaen?

      Crumlin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -60.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penmaen shows -59.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crumlin and Penmaen?

      In Crumlin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (57 incidents). In Penmaen, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crumlin and Penmaen?

      Crumlin recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penmaen recorded 17. 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 Crumlin vs Penmaen?

      Violent crime in Crumlin totalled 57 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Penmaen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crumlin and Penmaen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crumlin recorded 440 crimes (now 172, a change of -60.9%). Penmaen recorded 321 crimes previously (now 129, -59.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crumlin and Penmaen?

      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. Crumlin has a resolution rate of 7.5% and Penmaen has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crumlin and Penmaen?

      Crumlin falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Penmaen is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Crumlin and Penmaen?

      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 Crumlin or Penmaen on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crumlin and Penmaen. 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.