Morfa Nefyn vs Penycae

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Morfa Nefyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Penycae North Wales Police

      Morfa Nefyn vs Penycae Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Morfa Nefyn
      North Wales Police
      57 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      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 Morfa Nefyn
      B Penycae
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      57
      211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      45
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.7%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Morfa Nefyn
      B Penycae
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑24%
      109 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↑67%
      32 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑25%
      6 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑500%
      31 ↓3%
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↓15%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Morfa Nefyn is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Morfa Nefyn safer than Penycae?

      Morfa Nefyn has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 57 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Morfa Nefyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Morfa Nefyn vs Penycae?

      Morfa Nefyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.7% — 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 Morfa Nefyn and Penycae?

      In Morfa Nefyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Morfa Nefyn and Penycae?

      Morfa Nefyn recorded 10 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 Morfa Nefyn vs Penycae?

      Violent crime in Morfa Nefyn totalled 26 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 Morfa Nefyn and Penycae in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Morfa Nefyn recorded 45 crimes (now 57, a change of +26.7%). Penycae recorded 240 crimes previously (now 211, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Morfa Nefyn 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. Morfa Nefyn 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 Morfa Nefyn and Penycae?

      Morfa Nefyn 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 Morfa Nefyn 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 Morfa Nefyn or Penycae on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Morfa Nefyn 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.