Gowerton vs Pen-clawdd

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Gowerton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Pen-clawdd South Wales Police

      Gowerton vs Pen-clawdd Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Gowerton
      South Wales Police
      231 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Pen-clawdd
      South Wales Police
      74 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.8% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gowerton
      B Pen-clawdd
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      231
      74
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      123
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23%
      ↓39.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gowerton
      B Pen-clawdd
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓17%
      32 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↓35%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓75%
      7 ↓61%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓39%
      8 ↓43%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↓21%
      5 ↓71%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑55%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑180%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pen-clawdd is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gowerton safer than Pen-clawdd?

      Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-clawdd has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 74 crimes. Pen-clawdd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Pen-clawdd?

      Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-clawdd shows -39.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and Pen-clawdd?

      In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Pen-clawdd, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and Pen-clawdd?

      Gowerton recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-clawdd recorded 10. 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 Pen-clawdd?

      Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Pen-clawdd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and Pen-clawdd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 300 crimes (now 231, a change of -23%). Pen-clawdd recorded 123 crimes previously (now 74, -39.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton and Pen-clawdd?

      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 15.4% and Pen-clawdd has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gowerton and Pen-clawdd?

      Gowerton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-clawdd 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 Pen-clawdd?

      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 Pen-clawdd on a crime map?

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

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