Pennard vs Tonyrefail West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Pennard South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Tonyrefail West South Wales Police

      Pennard vs Tonyrefail West Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Pennard
      South Wales Police
      100 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Tonyrefail West
      South Wales Police
      499 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      12.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pennard
      B Tonyrefail West
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      100
      499
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      77
      572
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pennard
      B Tonyrefail West
      Violent Crime
      39 ↑8%
      258 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑86%
      41 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑167%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      17 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑63%
      41 ↓20%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      17 ↑89%
      Public Order
      17 ↑42%
      50 ↓2%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      13 ↑225%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      22 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pennard safer than Tonyrefail West?

      Pennard has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 100 crimes in the last 12 months. Tonyrefail West has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 499 crimes. Pennard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pennard vs Tonyrefail West?

      Pennard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tonyrefail West shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pennard and Tonyrefail West?

      In Pennard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Tonyrefail West, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pennard and Tonyrefail West?

      Pennard recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tonyrefail West recorded 41. 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 Pennard vs Tonyrefail West?

      Violent crime in Pennard totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Tonyrefail West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pennard and Tonyrefail West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pennard recorded 77 crimes (now 100, a change of +29.9%). Tonyrefail West recorded 572 crimes previously (now 499, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pennard and Tonyrefail West?

      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. Pennard has a resolution rate of 0% and Tonyrefail West has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pennard and Tonyrefail West?

      Pennard falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Tonyrefail West 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 Pennard and Tonyrefail West?

      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 Pennard or Tonyrefail West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pennard and Tonyrefail West. 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.