Glyn vs Pensarn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Glyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Pensarn North Wales Police

      Glyn vs Pensarn Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Glyn
      North Wales Police
      1,114 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.7% trend
      4.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Pensarn
      North Wales Police
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Glyn
      B Pensarn
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,114
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,337
      319
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.7%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.9%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glyn
      B Pensarn
      Violent Crime
      430 ↓20%
      124 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↓21%
      73 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      61 ↑13%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓33%
      7 ↓53%
      Burglary
      30 ↓33%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓30%
      17 ↓53%
      Drugs
      40 ↑8%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      88 ↓19%
      24 ↑14%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      106 ↑4%
      16 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑46%
      2
      Other Crime
      19 ↑19%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensarn is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glyn safer than Pensarn?

      Glyn has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,114 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensarn has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 296 crimes. Pensarn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Glyn vs Pensarn?

      Glyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pensarn shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Glyn and Pensarn?

      In Glyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (430 incidents). In Pensarn, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Glyn and Pensarn?

      Glyn recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensarn recorded 73. 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 Glyn vs Pensarn?

      Violent crime in Glyn totalled 430 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Pensarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Glyn and Pensarn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glyn recorded 1,337 crimes (now 1,114, a change of -16.7%). Pensarn recorded 319 crimes previously (now 296, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Glyn and Pensarn?

      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. Glyn has a resolution rate of 4.9% and Pensarn has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Glyn and Pensarn?

      Glyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pensarn 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 Glyn and Pensarn?

      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 Glyn or Pensarn on a crime map?

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

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