Maesteg West vs Pen-y-Fai
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Maesteg West vs Pen-y-Fai 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 Maesteg West safer than Pen-y-Fai?
Maesteg West has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 619 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-Fai has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Pen-y-Fai scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Maesteg West vs Pen-y-Fai?
Maesteg West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-Fai shows -22.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai?
In Maesteg West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Pen-y-Fai, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai?
Maesteg West recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-Fai recorded 14. 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 Maesteg West vs Pen-y-Fai?
Violent crime in Maesteg West totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Pen-y-Fai. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maesteg West recorded 511 crimes (now 619, a change of +21.1%). Pen-y-Fai recorded 119 crimes previously (now 92, -22.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai?
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. Maesteg West has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Pen-y-Fai has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai?
Maesteg West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-Fai 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 Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai?
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 Maesteg West or Pen-y-Fai on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maesteg West and Pen-y-Fai. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.