Gowerton vs Penllergaer
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gowerton vs Penllergaer Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gowerton safer than Penllergaer?
Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 231 crimes in the last 12 months. Penllergaer has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 150 crimes. Penllergaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Penllergaer?
Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penllergaer shows -6.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and Penllergaer?
In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Penllergaer, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and Penllergaer?
Gowerton recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penllergaer recorded 9. 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 Penllergaer?
Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Penllergaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and Penllergaer in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 300 crimes (now 231, a change of -23%). Penllergaer recorded 160 crimes previously (now 150, -6.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton 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. Gowerton has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Penllergaer has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gowerton and Penllergaer?
Gowerton 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 Gowerton 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 Gowerton or Penllergaer on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gowerton and Penllergaer. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.