Penydarren vs Twyn Carno
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penydarren vs Twyn Carno 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 Penydarren safer than Twyn Carno?
Penydarren has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 484 crimes in the last 12 months. Twyn Carno has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 195 crimes. Twyn Carno scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penydarren vs Twyn Carno?
Penydarren shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Twyn Carno shows -40.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penydarren and Twyn Carno?
In Penydarren, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Twyn Carno, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penydarren and Twyn Carno?
Penydarren recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Twyn Carno recorded 35. 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 Penydarren vs Twyn Carno?
Violent crime in Penydarren totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Twyn Carno. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penydarren and Twyn Carno in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penydarren recorded 439 crimes (now 484, a change of +10.3%). Twyn Carno recorded 327 crimes previously (now 195, -40.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penydarren and Twyn Carno?
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. Penydarren has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Twyn Carno has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penydarren and Twyn Carno?
Penydarren falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Twyn Carno is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Penydarren and Twyn Carno?
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 Penydarren or Twyn Carno on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penydarren and Twyn Carno. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.