Bridgend Central vs Pen-y-graig
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bridgend Central vs Pen-y-graig 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 Bridgend Central safer than Pen-y-graig?
Bridgend Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,893 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-graig has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 525 crimes. Pen-y-graig scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bridgend Central vs Pen-y-graig?
Bridgend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-graig shows +9.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig?
In Bridgend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (646 incidents). In Pen-y-graig, it is Violent Crime (256 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig?
Bridgend Central recorded 362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-graig recorded 51. 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 Bridgend Central vs Pen-y-graig?
Violent crime in Bridgend Central totalled 646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 256 in Pen-y-graig. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgend Central recorded 1,706 crimes (now 1,893, a change of +11%). Pen-y-graig recorded 481 crimes previously (now 525, +9.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig?
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. Bridgend Central has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Pen-y-graig has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig?
Bridgend Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-graig 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 Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig?
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 Bridgend Central or Pen-y-graig on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgend Central and Pen-y-graig. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.