Buckley Bistre East vs Penyffordd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Buckley Bistre East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Penyffordd North Wales Police

      Buckley Bistre East vs Penyffordd Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Buckley Bistre East
      North Wales Police
      400 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Buckley Bistre East
      B Penyffordd
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      400
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      378
      202
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckley Bistre East
      B Penyffordd
      Violent Crime
      180 ↑71%
      64 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↓27%
      51 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑65%
      17 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓73%
      3 ↓85%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓14%
      1 ↓92%
      Drugs
      8 ↑33%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      24 ↓4%
      15 ↑150%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓52%
      12 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penyffordd is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 45/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckley Bistre East safer than Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre East has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 400 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 Buckley Bistre East vs Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — 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 Buckley Bistre East and Penyffordd?

      In Buckley Bistre East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 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 Buckley Bistre East and Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre East recorded 68 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 Buckley Bistre East vs Penyffordd?

      Violent crime in Buckley Bistre East totalled 180 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 Buckley Bistre East and Penyffordd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckley Bistre East recorded 378 crimes (now 400, a change of +5.8%). Penyffordd recorded 202 crimes previously (now 178, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckley Bistre East 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. Buckley Bistre East has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Penyffordd has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckley Bistre East and Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre East 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 Buckley Bistre East 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 Buckley Bistre East or Penyffordd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckley Bistre East 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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