New Brighton vs Pentre Mawr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    New Brighton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Pentre Mawr North Wales Police

      New Brighton vs Pentre Mawr Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      New Brighton
      North Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Pentre Mawr
      North Wales Police
      435 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.2% trend
      18.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Brighton
      B Pentre Mawr
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      178
      435
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      545
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.6%
      ↓20.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      18.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Brighton
      B Pentre Mawr
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑76%
      164 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓6%
      81 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      38 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      4 ↓86%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑144%
      43 ↓10%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓43%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      36 ↓5%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓14%
      45 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A New Brighton is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Brighton safer than Pentre Mawr?

      New Brighton has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentre Mawr has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 435 crimes. New Brighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Brighton vs Pentre Mawr?

      New Brighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pentre Mawr shows -20.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in New Brighton and Pentre Mawr?

      In New Brighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Pentre Mawr, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between New Brighton and Pentre Mawr?

      New Brighton recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentre Mawr recorded 81. 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 New Brighton vs Pentre Mawr?

      Violent crime in New Brighton totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Pentre Mawr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Brighton and Pentre Mawr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Brighton recorded 124 crimes (now 178, a change of +43.6%). Pentre Mawr recorded 545 crimes previously (now 435, -20.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Brighton and Pentre Mawr?

      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. New Brighton has a resolution rate of 20% and Pentre Mawr has 18.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Brighton and Pentre Mawr?

      New Brighton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pentre Mawr 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 New Brighton and Pentre Mawr?

      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 New Brighton or Pentre Mawr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Brighton and Pentre Mawr. 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.