Lliswerry vs Penmaen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Lliswerry Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Penmaen Gwent Police

      Lliswerry vs Penmaen Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Lliswerry
      Gwent Police
      918 crimes / 12m
      ↓61.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Penmaen
      Gwent Police
      138 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lliswerry
      B Penmaen
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      918
      138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,366
      303
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓61.2%
      ↓54.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lliswerry
      B Penmaen
      Violent Crime
      255 ↓63%
      51 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      168 ↓56%
      24 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      53 ↓64%
      8 ↓72%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓79%
      14 ↓30%
      Burglary
      18 ↓75%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓59%
      13 ↓58%
      Drugs
      12 ↓74%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      103 ↓51%
      17 ↓29%
      Robbery
      6 ↓54%
      0
      Shoplifting
      163 ↓56%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓74%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓71%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓67%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penmaen is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 14/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lliswerry safer than Penmaen?

      Lliswerry has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 918 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 Lliswerry vs Penmaen?

      Lliswerry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -61.2% — 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 Lliswerry and Penmaen?

      In Lliswerry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 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 Lliswerry and Penmaen?

      Lliswerry recorded 168 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 Lliswerry vs Penmaen?

      Violent crime in Lliswerry totalled 255 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 Lliswerry and Penmaen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lliswerry recorded 2,366 crimes (now 918, a change of -61.2%). Penmaen recorded 303 crimes previously (now 138, -54.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lliswerry 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. Lliswerry 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 Lliswerry and Penmaen?

      Lliswerry 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 Lliswerry 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 Lliswerry or Penmaen on a crime map?

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