Penrhyn vs Pensarn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Penrhyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Pensarn North Wales Police

      Penrhyn vs Pensarn Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Penrhyn
      North Wales Police
      176 crimes / 12m
      ↑15% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Pensarn
      North Wales Police
      398 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penrhyn
      B Pensarn
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      176
      398
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      317
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15%
      ↑25.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penrhyn
      B Pensarn
      Violent Crime
      83 ↑48%
      166 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓15%
      100 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      22 ↑144%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↓67%
      Burglary
      4 ↓43%
      11 ↑57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑0%
      30 ↓3%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      12 ↑100%
      25 ↑14%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑29%
      15 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      5
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penrhyn is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penrhyn safer than Pensarn?

      Penrhyn has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 176 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensarn has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 398 crimes. Penrhyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penrhyn vs Pensarn?

      Penrhyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensarn shows +25.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Penrhyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Pensarn, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Penrhyn recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensarn recorded 100. 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 Penrhyn vs Pensarn?

      Violent crime in Penrhyn totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Pensarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penrhyn recorded 153 crimes (now 176, a change of +15%). Pensarn recorded 317 crimes previously (now 398, +25.6%).

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

      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. Penrhyn has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Pensarn has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penrhyn and Pensarn?

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

      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 Penrhyn or Pensarn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penrhyn and Pensarn. 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.