Penderry vs Sketty

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Penderry South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sketty South Wales Police

      Penderry vs Sketty Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Penderry
      South Wales Police
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      18.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sketty
      South Wales Police
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      8.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penderry
      B Sketty
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,286
      744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,378
      796
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.7%
      8.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penderry
      B Sketty
      Violent Crime
      558 ↓7%
      345 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↓7%
      70 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓24%
      34 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓40%
      45 ↑45%
      Burglary
      24 ↓14%
      21 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↓16%
      58 ↑9%
      Drugs
      105 ↑110%
      22 ↑83%
      Public Order
      114 ↓21%
      61 ↓47%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓11%
      37 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓79%
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      17 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑114%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑33%
      19 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penderry safer than Sketty?

      Penderry has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Sketty has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 744 crimes. Sketty scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penderry vs Sketty?

      Penderry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sketty shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penderry and Sketty?

      In Penderry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (558 incidents). In Sketty, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penderry and Sketty?

      Penderry recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sketty recorded 70. 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 Penderry vs Sketty?

      Violent crime in Penderry totalled 558 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in Sketty. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penderry and Sketty in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penderry recorded 1,378 crimes (now 1,286, a change of -6.7%). Sketty recorded 796 crimes previously (now 744, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penderry and Sketty?

      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. Penderry has a resolution rate of 18.7% and Sketty has 8.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penderry and Sketty?

      Penderry falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Sketty 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 Penderry and Sketty?

      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 Penderry or Sketty on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penderry and Sketty. 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.