Broughton South vs Penyffordd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Broughton South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Penyffordd North Wales Police

      Broughton South vs Penyffordd Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Broughton South
      North Wales Police
      144 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.2% trend
      5.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Penyffordd
      North Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broughton South
      B Penyffordd
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      144
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      102
      202
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.2%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5.6%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broughton South
      B Penyffordd
      Violent Crime
      65 ↑20%
      64 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑47%
      51 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑29%
      17 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓50%
      3 ↓85%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑175%
      1 ↓92%
      Drugs
      4
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      15 ↑150%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      10
      12 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penyffordd is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broughton South safer than Penyffordd?

      Broughton South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 144 crimes in the last 12 months. Penyffordd has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 178 crimes. Penyffordd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broughton South vs Penyffordd?

      Broughton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penyffordd shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broughton South and Penyffordd?

      In Broughton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Penyffordd, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton South and Penyffordd?

      Broughton South recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penyffordd recorded 51. 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 Broughton South vs Penyffordd?

      Violent crime in Broughton South totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Penyffordd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broughton South and Penyffordd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broughton South recorded 102 crimes (now 144, a change of +41.2%). Penyffordd recorded 202 crimes previously (now 178, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton South and Penyffordd?

      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. Broughton South has a resolution rate of 5.6% and Penyffordd has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broughton South and Penyffordd?

      Broughton South falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penyffordd 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 Broughton South and Penyffordd?

      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 Broughton South or Penyffordd on a crime map?

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

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