Penllergaer vs Cilycwm

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Penllergaer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Cilycwm Dyfed-Powys Police

      Penllergaer vs Cilycwm Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Penllergaer
      South Wales Police
      150 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Cilycwm
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penllergaer
      B Cilycwm
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      150
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      160
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.3%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penllergaer
      B Cilycwm
      Violent Crime
      71 ↑1%
      4 ↓71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓53%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑57%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      2 ↓50%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓47%
      3 ↑50%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      21 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓11%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Cilycwm is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penllergaer safer than Cilycwm?

      Penllergaer has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 150 crimes in the last 12 months. Cilycwm has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Cilycwm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penllergaer vs Cilycwm?

      Penllergaer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cilycwm shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Penllergaer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 incidents). In Cilycwm, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Penllergaer recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cilycwm recorded 2. 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 Penllergaer vs Cilycwm?

      Violent crime in Penllergaer totalled 71 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Cilycwm. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penllergaer recorded 160 crimes (now 150, a change of -6.3%). Cilycwm recorded 28 crimes previously (now 14, -50%).

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

      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. Penllergaer has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Cilycwm has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penllergaer and Cilycwm?

      Penllergaer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cilycwm is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Penllergaer and Cilycwm?

      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 Penllergaer or Cilycwm on a crime map?

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

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