Allt-wen vs Pen-y-Fai

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Allt-wen South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Pen-y-Fai South Wales Police

      Allt-wen vs Pen-y-Fai Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Allt-wen
      South Wales Police
      168 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Pen-y-Fai
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Allt-wen
      B Pen-y-Fai
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      168
      92
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      125
      119
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.4%
      ↓22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Allt-wen
      B Pen-y-Fai
      Violent Crime
      51 ↑2%
      36 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑57%
      14 ↑133%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓60%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑67%
      8 ↑33%
      Drugs
      28 ↑2700%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      11 ↓8%
      17 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↑38%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pen-y-Fai is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 67/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Allt-wen safer than Pen-y-Fai?

      Allt-wen has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 168 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-Fai has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Pen-y-Fai scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Allt-wen vs Pen-y-Fai?

      Allt-wen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-Fai shows -22.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai?

      In Allt-wen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Pen-y-Fai, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai?

      Allt-wen recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-Fai recorded 14. 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 Allt-wen vs Pen-y-Fai?

      Violent crime in Allt-wen totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Pen-y-Fai. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Allt-wen recorded 125 crimes (now 168, a change of +34.4%). Pen-y-Fai recorded 119 crimes previously (now 92, -22.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai?

      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. Allt-wen has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Pen-y-Fai has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai?

      Allt-wen falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-Fai 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 Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai?

      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 Allt-wen or Pen-y-Fai on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Allt-wen and Pen-y-Fai. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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