Cimla and Pelenna vs Pencoed and Penprysg

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
      32/100
      Pencoed and Penprysg South Wales Police

      Cimla and Pelenna vs Pencoed and Penprysg 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
      32/100
      Below Average
      Pencoed and Penprysg
      South Wales Police
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      14% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cimla and Pelenna
      B Pencoed and Penprysg
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      228
      561
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      198
      662
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.2%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      14%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cimla and Pelenna
      B Pencoed and Penprysg
      Violent Crime
      110 ↑18%
      263 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑32%
      67 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑57%
      29 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      29 ↑32%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑29%
      48 ↓31%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      15 ↑36%
      Public Order
      21 ↓5%
      56 ↓44%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      21 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      14 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cimla and Pelenna safer than Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Cimla and Pelenna has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 228 crimes in the last 12 months. Pencoed and Penprysg has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 561 crimes. Cimla and Pelenna scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cimla and Pelenna vs Pencoed and Penprysg?

      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. Pencoed and Penprysg shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cimla and Pelenna and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      In Cimla and Pelenna, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Pencoed and Penprysg, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cimla and Pelenna and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Cimla and Pelenna recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 67. 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 Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Violent crime in Cimla and Pelenna totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Pencoed and Penprysg. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cimla and Pelenna and Pencoed and Penprysg 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%). Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 662 crimes previously (now 561, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cimla and Pelenna and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      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 Pencoed and Penprysg has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cimla and Pelenna and Pencoed and Penprysg?

      Cimla and Pelenna falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pencoed and Penprysg 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 Pencoed and Penprysg?

      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 Pencoed and Penprysg on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cimla and Pelenna and Pencoed and Penprysg. 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.