Gowerton vs Pentyrch and St. Fagans

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Gowerton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Pentyrch and St. Fagans South Wales Police

      Gowerton vs Pentyrch and St. Fagans Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      South Wales Police
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.9% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gowerton
      B Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      549
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.9%
      ↑10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gowerton
      B Pentyrch and St. Fagans
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓23%
      214 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓44%
      92 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓18%
      33 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      21 ↓25%
      Burglary
      5 ↓29%
      13 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓44%
      42 ↑8%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      27 ↑200%
      Public Order
      23 ↓26%
      75 ↑19%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓77%
      5 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      21 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gowerton is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gowerton safer than Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentyrch and St. Fagans has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 549 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pentyrch and St. Fagans shows +10.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Pentyrch and St. Fagans, it is Violent Crime (214 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      Gowerton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentyrch and St. Fagans recorded 92. 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 Gowerton vs Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 214 in Pentyrch and St. Fagans. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 330 crimes (now 215, a change of -34.9%). Pentyrch and St. Fagans recorded 495 crimes previously (now 549, +10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      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. Gowerton has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Pentyrch and St. Fagans has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      Gowerton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pentyrch and St. Fagans 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 Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans?

      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 Gowerton or Pentyrch and St. Fagans on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gowerton and Pentyrch and St. Fagans. 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.