Cimla and Pelenna vs Pen-y-Fai

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Cimla and Pelenna South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Pen-y-Fai South Wales Police

      Cimla and Pelenna vs Pen-y-Fai Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Cimla and Pelenna
      South Wales Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.2% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Pen-y-Fai
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cimla and Pelenna
      B Pen-y-Fai
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      228
      92
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      119
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.2%
      ↓22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cimla and Pelenna
      B Pen-y-Fai
      Violent Crime
      110 ↑18%
      36 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑32%
      14 ↑133%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑57%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑29%
      8 ↑33%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      21 ↓5%
      17 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pen-y-Fai is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cimla and Pelenna safer than Pen-y-Fai?

      Cimla and Pelenna has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 228 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-Fai has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Pen-y-Fai scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cimla and Pelenna vs Pen-y-Fai?

      Cimla and Pelenna shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-Fai shows -22.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai?

      In Cimla and Pelenna, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Pen-y-Fai, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai?

      Cimla and Pelenna recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-Fai recorded 14. 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 Cimla and Pelenna vs Pen-y-Fai?

      Violent crime in Cimla and Pelenna totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Pen-y-Fai. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cimla and Pelenna recorded 198 crimes (now 228, a change of +15.2%). Pen-y-Fai recorded 119 crimes previously (now 92, -22.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai?

      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. Cimla and Pelenna has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Pen-y-Fai has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai?

      Cimla and Pelenna falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-Fai 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 Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai?

      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 Cimla and Pelenna or Pen-y-Fai on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cimla and Pelenna and Pen-y-Fai. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.