Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Penylan

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Cymer and Glyncorrwg South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Penylan South Wales Police

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Penylan Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      South Wales Police
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      16.7% 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      B Penylan
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      158
      1,199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      160
      1,331
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      38.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      B Penylan
      Violent Crime
      59 ↑5%
      293 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓15%
      131 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓33%
      74 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      142 ↓20%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      64 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓39%
      95 ↓4%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      28 ↑22%
      Public Order
      27 ↑50%
      132 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      17 ↑143%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      163 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg safer than Penylan?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 158 crimes in the last 12 months. Penylan has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,199 crimes. Cymer and Glyncorrwg scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Penylan?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Penylan?

      In Cymer and Glyncorrwg, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (59 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Penylan?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 28 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Penylan?

      Violent crime in Cymer and Glyncorrwg totalled 59 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Penylan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 160 crimes (now 158, a change of -1.3%). Penylan recorded 1,331 crimes previously (now 1,199, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer and Glyncorrwg 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. Cymer and Glyncorrwg has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Penylan has 38.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Penylan?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg or Penylan on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cymer and Glyncorrwg 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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