Gilfach-goch vs Pen-y-waun
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gilfach-goch vs Pen-y-waun Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilfach-goch safer than Pen-y-waun?
Gilfach-goch has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 213 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-waun has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 347 crimes. Gilfach-goch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gilfach-goch vs Pen-y-waun?
Gilfach-goch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-waun shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun?
In Gilfach-goch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Pen-y-waun, it is Violent Crime (165 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun?
Gilfach-goch recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-waun recorded 46. 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 Gilfach-goch vs Pen-y-waun?
Violent crime in Gilfach-goch totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 165 in Pen-y-waun. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gilfach-goch recorded 258 crimes (now 213, a change of -17.4%). Pen-y-waun recorded 347 crimes previously (now 347, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun?
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. Gilfach-goch has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Pen-y-waun has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun?
Gilfach-goch falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-waun 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 Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun?
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 Gilfach-goch or Pen-y-waun on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gilfach-goch and Pen-y-waun. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.