Aberdare East vs Pencoed and Penprysg

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Aberdare East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Pencoed and Penprysg South Wales Police

      Aberdare East vs Pencoed and Penprysg Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Aberdare East
      South Wales Police
      1,087 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      14.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Pencoed and Penprysg
      South Wales Police
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      14% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdare East
      B Pencoed and Penprysg
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,087
      561
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,166
      662
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.8%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.1%
      14%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdare East
      B Pencoed and Penprysg
      Violent Crime
      469 ↓7%
      263 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      189 ↓7%
      67 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓27%
      29 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑0%
      29 ↑32%
      Burglary
      15 ↓32%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↓3%
      48 ↓31%
      Drugs
      26 ↓38%
      15 ↑36%
      Public Order
      172 ↑15%
      56 ↓44%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓33%
      21 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑9%
      14 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pencoed and Penprysg is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdare East safer than Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Aberdare East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,087 crimes in the last 12 months. Pencoed and Penprysg has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 561 crimes. Pencoed and Penprysg scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdare East vs Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Aberdare East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pencoed and Penprysg shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdare East and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      In Aberdare East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (469 incidents). In Pencoed and Penprysg, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdare East and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Aberdare East recorded 189 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 67. 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 Aberdare East vs Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Violent crime in Aberdare East totalled 469 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Pencoed and Penprysg. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdare East and Pencoed and Penprysg in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdare East recorded 1,166 crimes (now 1,087, a change of -6.8%). Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 662 crimes previously (now 561, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdare East and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      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. Aberdare East has a resolution rate of 14.1% and Pencoed and Penprysg has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdare East and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Aberdare East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pencoed and Penprysg is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberdare East and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      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 Aberdare East or Pencoed and Penprysg on a crime map?

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

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