Penygroes vs Pwllheli South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Penygroes North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Pwllheli South North Wales Police

      Penygroes vs Pwllheli South Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Penygroes
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Pwllheli South
      North Wales Police
      136 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penygroes
      B Pwllheli South
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      203
      136
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      289
      145
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.8%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penygroes
      B Pwllheli South
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓9%
      54 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓52%
      29 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓42%
      10 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓29%
      14 ↑56%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      16 ↓20%
      11 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pwllheli South is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 69/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penygroes safer than Pwllheli South?

      Penygroes has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 203 crimes in the last 12 months. Pwllheli South has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 136 crimes. Pwllheli South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penygroes vs Pwllheli South?

      Penygroes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pwllheli South shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penygroes and Pwllheli South?

      In Penygroes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Pwllheli South, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penygroes and Pwllheli South?

      Penygroes recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pwllheli South recorded 29. 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 Penygroes vs Pwllheli South?

      Violent crime in Penygroes totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Pwllheli South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penygroes and Pwllheli South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penygroes recorded 289 crimes (now 203, a change of -29.8%). Pwllheli South recorded 145 crimes previously (now 136, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penygroes and Pwllheli South?

      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. Penygroes has a resolution rate of 0% and Pwllheli South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penygroes and Pwllheli South?

      Penygroes falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pwllheli South 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 Penygroes and Pwllheli South?

      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 Penygroes or Pwllheli South on a crime map?

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

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