Pennard vs West Cross
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pennard vs West Cross 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 Pennard safer than West Cross?
Pennard has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 529 crimes. Pennard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pennard vs West Cross?
Pennard shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pennard and West Cross?
In Pennard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (228 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pennard and West Cross?
Pennard recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 55. 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 West Cross?
Violent crime in Pennard totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 228 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pennard and West Cross in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pennard recorded 96 crimes (now 65, a change of -32.3%). West Cross recorded 543 crimes previously (now 529, -2.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pennard and West Cross?
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 West Cross has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pennard and West Cross?
Pennard falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross 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 West Cross?
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 West Cross on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pennard and West Cross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.