Ogwen vs Penyffordd

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Ogwen North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Penyffordd North Wales Police

      Ogwen vs Penyffordd Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Ogwen
      North Wales Police
      221 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Penyffordd
      North Wales Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ogwen
      B Penyffordd
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      221
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      193
      218
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.5%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ogwen
      B Penyffordd
      Violent Crime
      105 ↑15%
      70 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑0%
      53 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      12 ↓54%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓86%
      Burglary
      7 ↑17%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓6%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      17 ↑70%
      15 ↑114%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      13 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penyffordd is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ogwen safer than Penyffordd?

      Ogwen has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 221 crimes in the last 12 months. Penyffordd has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Penyffordd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ogwen vs Penyffordd?

      Ogwen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penyffordd shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ogwen and Penyffordd?

      In Ogwen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Penyffordd, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ogwen and Penyffordd?

      Ogwen recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penyffordd recorded 53. 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 Ogwen vs Penyffordd?

      Violent crime in Ogwen totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Penyffordd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ogwen and Penyffordd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ogwen recorded 193 crimes (now 221, a change of +14.5%). Penyffordd recorded 218 crimes previously (now 190, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ogwen and Penyffordd?

      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. Ogwen has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Penyffordd has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ogwen and Penyffordd?

      Ogwen falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penyffordd 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 Ogwen and Penyffordd?

      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 Ogwen or Penyffordd on a crime map?

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

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