Bishopston vs Penylan
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishopston vs Penylan 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 Bishopston safer than Penylan?
Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Penylan has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,199 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Penylan?
Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penylan shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Penylan?
In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Penylan, it is Violent Crime (293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Penylan?
Bishopston recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penylan recorded 131. 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 Bishopston vs Penylan?
Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 293 in Penylan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Penylan in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 84 crimes (now 64, a change of -23.8%). Penylan recorded 1,331 crimes previously (now 1,199, -9.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Penylan?
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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Penylan has 38.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bishopston and Penylan?
Bishopston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penylan 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 Bishopston and Penylan?
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 Bishopston or Penylan on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Penylan. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.