Llangernyw vs Penycae

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Llangernyw North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Penycae North Wales Police

      Llangernyw vs Penycae Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Llangernyw
      North Wales Police
      38 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      11.1% 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 Llangernyw
      B Penycae
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      38
      211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      43
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangernyw
      B Penycae
      Violent Crime
      14 ↓7%
      109 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓27%
      32 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑0%
      6 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓25%
      31 ↓3%
      Drugs
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      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 Llangernyw safer than Penycae?

      Llangernyw has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 38 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Llangernyw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangernyw vs Penycae?

      Llangernyw shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — 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 Llangernyw and Penycae?

      In Llangernyw, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (14 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 Llangernyw and Penycae?

      Llangernyw recorded 8 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 Llangernyw vs Penycae?

      Violent crime in Llangernyw totalled 14 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 Llangernyw and Penycae in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangernyw recorded 43 crimes (now 38, a change of -11.6%). Penycae recorded 240 crimes previously (now 211, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangernyw 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. Llangernyw has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Penycae has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangernyw and Penycae?

      Llangernyw 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 Llangernyw 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 Llangernyw or Penycae on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangernyw 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.