Minera vs Penycae

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Minera North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Penycae North Wales Police

      Minera vs Penycae Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Minera
      North Wales Police
      114 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Penycae
      North Wales Police
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.9% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Minera
      B Penycae
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      114
      341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      163
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.1%
      ↑40.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Minera
      B Penycae
      Violent Crime
      42 ↓40%
      143 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↓24%
      59 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      4 ↑100%
      22 ↑340%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓50%
      12 ↑500%
      Burglary
      3 ↓50%
      13 ↑225%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓18%
      34 ↑3%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Public Order
      6 ↓33%
      25 ↑178%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      12
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Minera is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Minera safer than Penycae?

      Minera has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 114 crimes in the last 12 months. Penycae has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 341 crimes. Minera scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Minera vs Penycae?

      Minera shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penycae shows +40.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Minera and Penycae?

      In Minera, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (42 incidents). In Penycae, it is Violent Crime (143 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Minera and Penycae?

      Minera recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penycae recorded 59. 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 Minera vs Penycae?

      Violent crime in Minera totalled 42 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 143 in Penycae. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Minera and Penycae in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Minera recorded 163 crimes (now 114, a change of -30.1%). Penycae recorded 242 crimes previously (now 341, +40.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Minera 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. Minera has a resolution rate of 0% and Penycae has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Minera and Penycae?

      Minera 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 Minera 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 Minera or Penycae on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Minera 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.