Grangetown vs Pentwyn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Grangetown South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Pentwyn South Wales Police

      Grangetown vs Pentwyn Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Grangetown
      South Wales Police
      2,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Pentwyn
      South Wales Police
      1,312 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grangetown
      B Pentwyn
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,508
      1,312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,577
      1,414
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grangetown
      B Pentwyn
      Violent Crime
      673 ↓10%
      491 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↓7%
      157 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      174 ↑0%
      71 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      262 ↑14%
      55 ↓20%
      Burglary
      124 ↓2%
      45 ↑125%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓3%
      129 ↑2%
      Drugs
      107 ↑197%
      36 ↓10%
      Public Order
      212 ↓18%
      142 ↓8%
      Robbery
      30 ↑50%
      7 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      273 ↓6%
      118 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓21%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      65 ↓14%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑25%
      16 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑2%
      32 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pentwyn is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grangetown safer than Pentwyn?

      Grangetown has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,508 crimes in the last 12 months. Pentwyn has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,312 crimes. Pentwyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grangetown vs Pentwyn?

      Grangetown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pentwyn shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grangetown and Pentwyn?

      In Grangetown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (673 incidents). In Pentwyn, it is Violent Crime (491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grangetown and Pentwyn?

      Grangetown recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pentwyn recorded 157. 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 Grangetown vs Pentwyn?

      Violent crime in Grangetown totalled 673 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 491 in Pentwyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grangetown and Pentwyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grangetown recorded 2,577 crimes (now 2,508, a change of -2.7%). Pentwyn recorded 1,414 crimes previously (now 1,312, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grangetown and Pentwyn?

      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. Grangetown has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Pentwyn has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grangetown and Pentwyn?

      Grangetown falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pentwyn 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 Grangetown and Pentwyn?

      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 Grangetown or Pentwyn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grangetown and Pentwyn. 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.