Penmaen vs Sirhowy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penmaen vs Sirhowy 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 Penmaen safer than Sirhowy?
Penmaen has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 138 crimes in the last 12 months. Sirhowy has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Penmaen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penmaen vs Sirhowy?
Penmaen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sirhowy shows -53.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penmaen and Sirhowy?
In Penmaen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Sirhowy, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penmaen and Sirhowy?
Penmaen recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sirhowy recorded 71. 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 Penmaen vs Sirhowy?
Violent crime in Penmaen totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Sirhowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penmaen and Sirhowy in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penmaen recorded 303 crimes (now 138, a change of -54.5%). Sirhowy recorded 710 crimes previously (now 330, -53.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penmaen and Sirhowy?
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. Penmaen has a resolution rate of 0% and Sirhowy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penmaen and Sirhowy?
Penmaen falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Sirhowy 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 Penmaen and Sirhowy?
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 Penmaen or Sirhowy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penmaen and Sirhowy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.