Cymer vs Penydarren

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Cymer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Penydarren South Wales Police

      Cymer vs Penydarren Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Cymer
      South Wales Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Penydarren
      South Wales Police
      484 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cymer
      B Penydarren
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      584
      484
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      519
      439
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↑10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer
      B Penydarren
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑5%
      185 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑16%
      43 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓17%
      39 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓12%
      41 ↓2%
      Burglary
      9 ↑29%
      10 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑17%
      57 ↑16%
      Drugs
      32 ↑167%
      15 ↑67%
      Public Order
      70 ↑21%
      54 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑43%
      26 ↑160%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penydarren is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer safer than Penydarren?

      Cymer has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Penydarren has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 484 crimes. Penydarren scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer vs Penydarren?

      Cymer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penydarren shows +10.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cymer and Penydarren?

      In Cymer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Penydarren, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cymer and Penydarren?

      Cymer recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penydarren recorded 43. 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 vs Penydarren?

      Violent crime in Cymer totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Penydarren. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cymer and Penydarren in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer recorded 519 crimes (now 584, a change of +12.5%). Penydarren recorded 439 crimes previously (now 484, +10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer and Penydarren?

      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 has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Penydarren has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Penydarren?

      Cymer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penydarren 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 Penydarren?

      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 or Penydarren on a crime map?

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

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