Marl vs Penrhyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Marl North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Penrhyn North Wales Police

      Marl vs Penrhyn Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Marl
      North Wales Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↑92.3% trend
      8.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Penrhyn
      North Wales Police
      173 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marl
      B Penrhyn
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      577
      173
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      157
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑92.3%
      ↑10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.1%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marl
      B Penrhyn
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑79%
      81 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↑124%
      40 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑61%
      10 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      10 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑64%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      1
      Public Order
      44 ↑340%
      13 ↑117%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑58%
      9 ↑29%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑700%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑200%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penrhyn is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marl safer than Penrhyn?

      Marl has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 577 crimes in the last 12 months. Penrhyn has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 173 crimes. Penrhyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marl vs Penrhyn?

      Marl shows a year-on-year crime trend of +92.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penrhyn shows +10.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marl and Penrhyn?

      In Marl, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Penrhyn, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marl and Penrhyn?

      Marl recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penrhyn recorded 40. 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 Marl vs Penrhyn?

      Violent crime in Marl totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Penrhyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marl and Penrhyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marl recorded 300 crimes (now 577, a change of +92.3%). Penrhyn recorded 157 crimes previously (now 173, +10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marl and Penrhyn?

      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. Marl has a resolution rate of 8.1% and Penrhyn has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marl and Penrhyn?

      Marl falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penrhyn 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 Marl and Penrhyn?

      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 Marl or Penrhyn on a crime map?

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

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