Coedffranc Central vs Penylan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Coedffranc Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Penylan South Wales Police

      Coedffranc Central vs Penylan Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Coedffranc Central
      South Wales Police
      364 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      11.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Penylan
      South Wales Police
      1,199 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coedffranc Central
      B Penylan
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      364
      1,199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      354
      1,331
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.5%
      38.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coedffranc Central
      B Penylan
      Violent Crime
      166 ↑4%
      293 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑14%
      131 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓42%
      74 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑56%
      142 ↓20%
      Burglary
      5 ↓62%
      64 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑3%
      95 ↓4%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      28 ↑22%
      Public Order
      44 ↓2%
      132 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑143%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      163 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      34 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coedffranc Central safer than Penylan?

      Coedffranc Central has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 364 crimes in the last 12 months. Penylan has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,199 crimes. Coedffranc Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coedffranc Central vs Penylan?

      Coedffranc Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penylan shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coedffranc Central and Penylan?

      In Coedffranc Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Penylan, it is Violent Crime (293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coedffranc Central and Penylan?

      Coedffranc Central recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penylan recorded 131. 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 Coedffranc Central vs Penylan?

      Violent crime in Coedffranc Central totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 293 in Penylan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coedffranc Central and Penylan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coedffranc Central recorded 354 crimes (now 364, a change of +2.8%). Penylan recorded 1,331 crimes previously (now 1,199, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coedffranc Central and Penylan?

      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. Coedffranc Central has a resolution rate of 11.5% and Penylan has 38.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coedffranc Central and Penylan?

      Coedffranc Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penylan 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 Coedffranc Central and Penylan?

      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 Coedffranc Central or Penylan on a crime map?

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

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