Aberkenfig vs Plymouth (Penarth)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberkenfig vs Plymouth (Penarth) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberkenfig safer than Plymouth (Penarth)?
Aberkenfig has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth (Penarth) has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 157 crimes. Plymouth (Penarth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberkenfig vs Plymouth (Penarth)?
Aberkenfig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth (Penarth) shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth)?
In Aberkenfig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Plymouth (Penarth), it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth)?
Aberkenfig recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 22. 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 Aberkenfig vs Plymouth (Penarth)?
Violent crime in Aberkenfig totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Plymouth (Penarth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberkenfig recorded 166 crimes (now 195, a change of +17.5%). Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 179 crimes previously (now 157, -12.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth)?
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. Aberkenfig has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Plymouth (Penarth) has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth)?
Aberkenfig falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Plymouth (Penarth) 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 Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth)?
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 Aberkenfig or Plymouth (Penarth) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberkenfig and Plymouth (Penarth). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.