Castleland vs Pen-y-waun
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Castleland vs Pen-y-waun Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castleland safer than Pen-y-waun?
Castleland has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 937 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-waun has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 347 crimes. Pen-y-waun scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Castleland vs Pen-y-waun?
Castleland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Castleland and Pen-y-waun?
In Castleland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (303 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 Castleland and Pen-y-waun?
Castleland recorded 141 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 Castleland vs Pen-y-waun?
Violent crime in Castleland totalled 303 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 Castleland and Pen-y-waun in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castleland recorded 1,039 crimes (now 937, a change of -9.8%). Pen-y-waun recorded 347 crimes previously (now 347, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castleland 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. Castleland has a resolution rate of 22.8% 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 Castleland and Pen-y-waun?
Castleland 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 Castleland 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 Castleland or Pen-y-waun on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castleland and Pen-y-waun. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.