Abergele Pensarn vs Diffwys and Maenofferen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Abergele Pensarn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Diffwys and Maenofferen North Wales Police

      Abergele Pensarn vs Diffwys and Maenofferen Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Abergele Pensarn
      North Wales Police
      398 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Diffwys and Maenofferen
      North Wales Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.6% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abergele Pensarn
      B Diffwys and Maenofferen
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      398
      91
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      502
      116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.7%
      ↓21.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abergele Pensarn
      B Diffwys and Maenofferen
      Violent Crime
      161 ↓13%
      51 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓15%
      18 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓25%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      0
      Burglary
      7 ↓53%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓48%
      10 ↑43%
      Drugs
      12 ↓8%
      1 ↓80%
      Public Order
      33 ↓3%
      5 ↓29%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Diffwys and Maenofferen is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abergele Pensarn safer than Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Abergele Pensarn has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 398 crimes in the last 12 months. Diffwys and Maenofferen has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 91 crimes. Diffwys and Maenofferen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abergele Pensarn vs Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Abergele Pensarn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Diffwys and Maenofferen shows -21.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abergele Pensarn and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      In Abergele Pensarn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Diffwys and Maenofferen, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abergele Pensarn and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Abergele Pensarn recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 18. 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 Abergele Pensarn vs Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Violent crime in Abergele Pensarn totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Diffwys and Maenofferen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abergele Pensarn and Diffwys and Maenofferen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abergele Pensarn recorded 502 crimes (now 398, a change of -20.7%). Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 116 crimes previously (now 91, -21.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abergele Pensarn and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      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. Abergele Pensarn has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Diffwys and Maenofferen has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abergele Pensarn and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      Abergele Pensarn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Diffwys and Maenofferen is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abergele Pensarn and Diffwys and Maenofferen?

      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 Abergele Pensarn or Diffwys and Maenofferen on a crime map?

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

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