Pencoed and Penprysg vs Vaynor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Pencoed and Penprysg South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Vaynor South Wales Police

      Pencoed and Penprysg vs Vaynor Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Pencoed and Penprysg
      South Wales Police
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      14% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pencoed and Penprysg
      B Vaynor
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      561
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      662
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pencoed and Penprysg
      B Vaynor
      Violent Crime
      263 ↓4%
      108 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓32%
      50 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      29 ↓6%
      17 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑32%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      9 ↓10%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓31%
      35 ↑46%
      Drugs
      15 ↑36%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      56 ↓44%
      38 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓9%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Other Crime
      14 ↓22%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pencoed and Penprysg safer than Vaynor?

      Pencoed and Penprysg has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 crimes in the last 12 months. Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Vaynor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pencoed and Penprysg vs Vaynor?

      Pencoed and Penprysg shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Vaynor shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pencoed and Penprysg and Vaynor?

      In Pencoed and Penprysg, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 incidents). In Vaynor, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pencoed and Penprysg and Vaynor?

      Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vaynor recorded 50. 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 Pencoed and Penprysg vs Vaynor?

      Violent crime in Pencoed and Penprysg totalled 263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Vaynor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pencoed and Penprysg and Vaynor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pencoed and Penprysg recorded 662 crimes (now 561, a change of -15.3%). Vaynor recorded 280 crimes previously (now 299, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pencoed and Penprysg and Vaynor?

      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. Pencoed and Penprysg has a resolution rate of 14% and Vaynor has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pencoed and Penprysg and Vaynor?

      Pencoed and Penprysg falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Vaynor 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 Pencoed and Penprysg and Vaynor?

      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 Pencoed and Penprysg or Vaynor on a crime map?

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

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