Gilfach vs Penmaen

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Gilfach Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Penmaen Gwent Police

      Gilfach vs Penmaen Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Gilfach
      Gwent Police
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↑178.5% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Penmaen
      Gwent Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.8% trend
      6.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gilfach
      B Penmaen
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      454
      204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      163
      328
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑178.5%
      ↓37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.5%
      6.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gilfach
      B Penmaen
      Violent Crime
      180 ↑173%
      71 ↓51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑592%
      49 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑14%
      5 ↓84%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑250%
      9 ↓61%
      Burglary
      14 ↑367%
      11 ↑175%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑105%
      23 ↓23%
      Drugs
      11 ↑267%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      45 ↑105%
      18 ↓44%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑350%
      9
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑240%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penmaen is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gilfach safer than Penmaen?

      Gilfach has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 454 crimes in the last 12 months. Penmaen has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 204 crimes. Penmaen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gilfach vs Penmaen?

      Gilfach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +178.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penmaen shows -37.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gilfach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In Penmaen, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gilfach recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penmaen recorded 49. 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 Gilfach vs Penmaen?

      Violent crime in Gilfach totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Penmaen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gilfach recorded 163 crimes (now 454, a change of +178.5%). Penmaen recorded 328 crimes previously (now 204, -37.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gilfach 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. Gilfach has a resolution rate of 9.5% and Penmaen has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gilfach and Penmaen?

      Gilfach 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 Gilfach 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 Gilfach or Penmaen on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gilfach and Penmaen. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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