Morriston vs Penllergaer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Morriston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Penllergaer South Wales Police

      Morriston vs Penllergaer Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Morriston
      South Wales Police
      1,609 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      16.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Penllergaer
      South Wales Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Morriston
      B Penllergaer
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,609
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,853
      161
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.6%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Morriston
      B Penllergaer
      Violent Crime
      751 ↓2%
      72 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      154 ↓42%
      11 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑14%
      10 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓36%
      9 ↑125%
      Burglary
      34 ↓21%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↓22%
      10 ↓47%
      Drugs
      67 ↑6%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      185 ↓28%
      21 ↑17%
      Robbery
      9 ↑350%
      0
      Shoplifting
      61 ↑13%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓27%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑29%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑2%
      7 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penllergaer is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Morriston safer than Penllergaer?

      Morriston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,609 crimes in the last 12 months. Penllergaer has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Penllergaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Morriston vs Penllergaer?

      Morriston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penllergaer shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Morriston and Penllergaer?

      In Morriston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (751 incidents). In Penllergaer, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Morriston and Penllergaer?

      Morriston recorded 154 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penllergaer recorded 11. 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 Morriston vs Penllergaer?

      Violent crime in Morriston totalled 751 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Penllergaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Morriston and Penllergaer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Morriston recorded 1,853 crimes (now 1,609, a change of -13.2%). Penllergaer recorded 161 crimes previously (now 152, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Morriston and Penllergaer?

      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. Morriston has a resolution rate of 16.6% and Penllergaer has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Morriston and Penllergaer?

      Morriston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penllergaer 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 Morriston and Penllergaer?

      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 Morriston or Penllergaer on a crime map?

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

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