Penllergaer vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Penllergaer South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf South Wales Police

      Penllergaer vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Penllergaer
      South Wales Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      South Wales Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penllergaer
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      152
      482
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      157
      388
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penllergaer
      B Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
      Violent Crime
      69 ↓13%
      248 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓13%
      33 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓30%
      19 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      15 ↑200%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑0%
      34 ↑6%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      28 ↑367%
      Public Order
      20 ↑18%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      19 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penllergaer is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penllergaer safer than Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Penllergaer has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 152 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Penllergaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penllergaer vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Penllergaer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf shows +24.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penllergaer and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      In Penllergaer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penllergaer and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Penllergaer recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 33. 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Violent crime in Penllergaer totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penllergaer and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penllergaer recorded 157 crimes (now 152, a change of -3.2%). Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 388 crimes previously (now 482, +24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penllergaer and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      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 25% and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penllergaer and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      Penllergaer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Penllergaer and Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

      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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf on a crime map?

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

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