Chirk North vs Penycae

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Chirk North North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Penycae North Wales Police

      Chirk North vs Penycae Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Chirk North
      North Wales Police
      235 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Penycae
      North Wales Police
      211 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chirk North
      B Penycae
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      235
      211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chirk North
      B Penycae
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓20%
      109 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑97%
      32 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      6 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓94%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑153%
      31 ↓3%
      Public Order
      20 ↓13%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓85%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penycae is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chirk North safer than Penycae?

      Chirk North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 235 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chirk North vs Penycae?

      Chirk North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penycae shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chirk North and Penycae?

      In Chirk North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (75 incidents). In Penycae, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chirk North and Penycae?

      Chirk North recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penycae recorded 32. 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 Chirk North vs Penycae?

      Violent crime in Chirk North totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Penycae. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chirk North and Penycae in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chirk North recorded 229 crimes (now 235, a change of +2.6%). Penycae recorded 240 crimes previously (now 211, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chirk North and Penycae?

      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. Chirk North has a resolution rate of 20% and Penycae has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chirk North and Penycae?

      Chirk North falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penycae 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 Chirk North and Penycae?

      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 Chirk North or Penycae on a crime map?

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

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