Hope vs Pensarn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Hope North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Pensarn North Wales Police

      Hope vs Pensarn Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Hope
      North Wales Police
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      50% 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 Hope
      B Pensarn
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      102
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      319
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hope
      B Pensarn
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓10%
      124 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓6%
      73 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓55%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↓53%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑0%
      17 ↓53%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      9 ↓31%
      24 ↑14%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      16 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hope is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hope safer than Pensarn?

      Hope has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensarn has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 296 crimes. Hope scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hope vs Pensarn?

      Hope shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — 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 Hope and Pensarn?

      In Hope, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 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 Hope and Pensarn?

      Hope recorded 16 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 Hope vs Pensarn?

      Violent crime in Hope totalled 53 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 Hope and Pensarn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hope recorded 124 crimes (now 102, a change of -17.7%). Pensarn recorded 319 crimes previously (now 296, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hope 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. Hope has a resolution rate of 50% and Pensarn has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hope and Pensarn?

      Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope or Pensarn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hope 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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