Gresford East and West vs Penycae

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Gresford East and West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Penycae North Wales Police

      Gresford East and West vs Penycae Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Gresford East and West
      North Wales Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% 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 Gresford East and West
      B Penycae
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      91
      211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      108
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.7%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gresford East and West
      B Penycae
      Violent Crime
      40 ↓7%
      109 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓5%
      32 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      6 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓38%
      31 ↓3%
      Public Order
      7 ↑0%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gresford East and West is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gresford East and West safer than Penycae?

      Gresford East and West has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Gresford East and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gresford East and West vs Penycae?

      Gresford East and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.7% — 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 Gresford East and West and Penycae?

      In Gresford East and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 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 Gresford East and West and Penycae?

      Gresford East and West recorded 19 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 Gresford East and West vs Penycae?

      Violent crime in Gresford East and West totalled 40 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 Gresford East and West and Penycae in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gresford East and West recorded 108 crimes (now 91, a change of -15.7%). Penycae recorded 240 crimes previously (now 211, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gresford East and West 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. Gresford East and West 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 Gresford East and West and Penycae?

      Gresford East and West 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 Gresford East and West 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 Gresford East and West or Penycae on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.