Bryn-coch South vs Pentre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Bryn-coch South South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Pentre South Wales Police

      Bryn-coch South vs Pentre Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Bryn-coch South
      South Wales Police
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      17.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pentre
      South Wales Police
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn-coch South
      B Pentre
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      317
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      301
      420
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn-coch South
      B Pentre
      Violent Crime
      162 ↑29%
      167 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓9%
      50 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      29 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓80%
      12 ↑33%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      19 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      45 ↑2%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      38 ↑9%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓28%
      11 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn-coch South is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn-coch South safer than Pentre?

      Bryn-coch South has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentre has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 423 crimes. Bryn-coch South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn-coch South vs Pentre?

      Bryn-coch South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pentre shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn-coch South and Pentre?

      In Bryn-coch South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (162 incidents). In Pentre, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn-coch South and Pentre?

      Bryn-coch South recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentre recorded 50. 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 Bryn-coch South vs Pentre?

      Violent crime in Bryn-coch South totalled 162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Pentre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn-coch South and Pentre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn-coch South recorded 301 crimes (now 317, a change of +5.3%). Pentre recorded 420 crimes previously (now 423, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn-coch South and Pentre?

      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. Bryn-coch South has a resolution rate of 17.5% and Pentre has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn-coch South and Pentre?

      Bryn-coch South falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pentre 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 Bryn-coch South and Pentre?

      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 Bryn-coch South or Pentre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn-coch South and Pentre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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