Pentwyn vs Trowbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Pentwyn South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Pentwyn vs Trowbridge Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Pentwyn
      South Wales Police
      1,312 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pentwyn
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,312
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,414
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pentwyn
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      491 ↓7%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↓33%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      71 ↑0%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↓20%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      45 ↑125%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑2%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      36 ↓10%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      142 ↓8%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      7 ↑0%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      118 ↑13%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓14%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pentwyn is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pentwyn safer than Trowbridge?

      Pentwyn has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,312 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pentwyn vs Trowbridge?

      Pentwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pentwyn and Trowbridge?

      In Pentwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pentwyn and Trowbridge?

      Pentwyn recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. 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 Pentwyn vs Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Pentwyn totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pentwyn and Trowbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pentwyn recorded 1,414 crimes (now 1,312, a change of -7.2%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pentwyn and Trowbridge?

      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. Pentwyn has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Trowbridge has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pentwyn and Trowbridge?

      Pentwyn falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trowbridge 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 Pentwyn and Trowbridge?

      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 Pentwyn or Trowbridge on a crime map?

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

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