Brynyffynnon vs Penyffordd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brynyffynnon North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Penyffordd North Wales Police

      Brynyffynnon vs Penyffordd Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brynyffynnon
      North Wales Police
      1,264 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      11.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Penyffordd
      North Wales Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynyffynnon
      B Penyffordd
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,264
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,394
      218
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.2%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynyffynnon
      B Penyffordd
      Violent Crime
      532 ↓9%
      70 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↓14%
      53 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑8%
      12 ↓54%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓46%
      4 ↓86%
      Burglary
      28 ↓7%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↓18%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      45 ↑36%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      110 ↓2%
      15 ↑114%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      1
      Shoplifting
      196 ↓12%
      13 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓85%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penyffordd is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynyffynnon safer than Penyffordd?

      Brynyffynnon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,264 crimes in the last 12 months. Penyffordd has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Penyffordd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynyffynnon vs Penyffordd?

      Brynyffynnon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penyffordd shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynyffynnon and Penyffordd?

      In Brynyffynnon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (532 incidents). In Penyffordd, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynyffynnon and Penyffordd?

      Brynyffynnon recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penyffordd recorded 53. 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 Brynyffynnon vs Penyffordd?

      Violent crime in Brynyffynnon totalled 532 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Penyffordd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynyffynnon recorded 1,394 crimes (now 1,264, a change of -9.3%). Penyffordd recorded 218 crimes previously (now 190, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynyffynnon 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. Brynyffynnon has a resolution rate of 11.2% and Penyffordd has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brynyffynnon and Penyffordd?

      Brynyffynnon 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 Brynyffynnon 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 Brynyffynnon or Penyffordd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynyffynnon and Penyffordd. 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.