Buckley Bistre West vs Penyffordd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Buckley Bistre West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Penyffordd North Wales Police

      Buckley Bistre West vs Penyffordd Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Buckley Bistre West
      North Wales Police
      491 crimes / 12m
      ↑54.9% trend
      8.8% 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 Buckley Bistre West
      B Penyffordd
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      491
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      317
      202
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑54.9%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.8%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckley Bistre West
      B Penyffordd
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑66%
      64 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑12%
      51 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑54%
      17 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓67%
      3 ↓85%
      Burglary
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑76%
      1 ↓92%
      Drugs
      11 ↑267%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      36 ↑112%
      15 ↑150%
      Robbery
      8 ↑700%
      1
      Shoplifting
      10
      12 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑56%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penyffordd is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 30/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckley Bistre West safer than Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre West has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 491 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 West vs Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +54.9% — 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 West and Penyffordd?

      In Buckley Bistre West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 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 West and Penyffordd?

      Buckley Bistre West recorded 100 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 West vs Penyffordd?

      Violent crime in Buckley Bistre West totalled 238 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 West and Penyffordd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckley Bistre West recorded 317 crimes (now 491, a change of +54.9%). Penyffordd recorded 202 crimes previously (now 178, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckley Bistre West 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 West has a resolution rate of 8.8% 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 West and Penyffordd?

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

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