Drybridge vs Penmaen
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Drybridge vs Penmaen Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drybridge safer than Penmaen?
Drybridge has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 208 crimes in the last 12 months. Penmaen has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 138 crimes. Penmaen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Drybridge vs Penmaen?
Drybridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penmaen shows -54.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Drybridge and Penmaen?
In Drybridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (63 incidents). In Penmaen, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Drybridge and Penmaen?
Drybridge recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penmaen recorded 24. 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 Drybridge vs Penmaen?
Violent crime in Drybridge totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Penmaen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Drybridge and Penmaen in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Drybridge recorded 501 crimes (now 208, a change of -58.5%). Penmaen recorded 303 crimes previously (now 138, -54.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Drybridge 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. Drybridge has a resolution rate of 0% and Penmaen has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Drybridge and Penmaen?
Drybridge 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 Drybridge 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 Drybridge or Penmaen on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Drybridge and Penmaen. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.