Bodelwyddan vs Pensarn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bodelwyddan vs Pensarn 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 Bodelwyddan safer than Pensarn?
Bodelwyddan has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensarn has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 296 crimes. Pensarn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bodelwyddan vs Pensarn?
Bodelwyddan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pensarn shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bodelwyddan and Pensarn?
In Bodelwyddan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Pensarn, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bodelwyddan and Pensarn?
Bodelwyddan recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensarn recorded 73. 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 Bodelwyddan vs Pensarn?
Violent crime in Bodelwyddan totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Pensarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bodelwyddan and Pensarn in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bodelwyddan recorded 387 crimes (now 357, a change of -7.8%). Pensarn recorded 319 crimes previously (now 296, -7.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bodelwyddan and Pensarn?
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. Bodelwyddan has a resolution rate of 17.9% and Pensarn has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bodelwyddan and Pensarn?
Bodelwyddan falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pensarn 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 Bodelwyddan and Pensarn?
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 Bodelwyddan or Pensarn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bodelwyddan and Pensarn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.