Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog vs Penycae

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Penycae North Wales Police

      Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog vs Penycae Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog
      North Wales Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Penycae
      North Wales Police
      211 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog
      B Penycae
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      135
      211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      127
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog
      B Penycae
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓7%
      109 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑25%
      32 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      6 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑63%
      31 ↓3%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      11 ↑83%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog safer than Penycae?

      Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog vs Penycae?

      Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — 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 Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog and Penycae?

      In Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 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 Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog and Penycae?

      Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog recorded 30 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 Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog vs Penycae?

      Violent crime in Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog totalled 63 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 Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog and Penycae in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog recorded 127 crimes (now 135, a change of +6.3%). Penycae recorded 240 crimes previously (now 211, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog 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. Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Penycae has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog and Penycae?

      Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog 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 Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog 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 Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog or Penycae on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog 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.