Brackla West Central vs Pen-y-waun
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Brackla West Central vs Pen-y-waun 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 Brackla West Central safer than Pen-y-waun?
Brackla West Central has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 272 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-waun has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 347 crimes. Brackla West Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Brackla West Central vs Pen-y-waun?
Brackla West Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +54.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-waun shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun?
In Brackla West Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Pen-y-waun, it is Violent Crime (165 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun?
Brackla West Central recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-waun recorded 46. 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 Brackla West Central vs Pen-y-waun?
Violent crime in Brackla West Central totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 165 in Pen-y-waun. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla West Central recorded 176 crimes (now 272, a change of +54.6%). Pen-y-waun recorded 347 crimes previously (now 347, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun?
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. Brackla West Central has a resolution rate of 16% and Pen-y-waun has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun?
Brackla West Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-waun 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 Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun?
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 Brackla West Central or Pen-y-waun on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla West Central and Pen-y-waun. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.