Denbigh Central vs Penycae
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Denbigh Central vs Penycae Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denbigh Central safer than Penycae?
Denbigh Central has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Penycae scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Denbigh Central vs Penycae?
Denbigh Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Denbigh Central and Penycae?
In Denbigh Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 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 Denbigh Central and Penycae?
Denbigh Central recorded 64 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 Denbigh Central vs Penycae?
Violent crime in Denbigh Central totalled 117 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 Denbigh Central and Penycae in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denbigh Central recorded 377 crimes (now 320, a change of -15.1%). Penycae recorded 240 crimes previously (now 211, -12.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denbigh Central 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. Denbigh Central has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Penycae has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Denbigh Central and Penycae?
Denbigh Central 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 Denbigh Central 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 Denbigh Central or Penycae on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denbigh Central and Penycae. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.