Penydarren vs Vaynor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Penydarren South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Vaynor South Wales Police

      Penydarren vs Vaynor Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Penydarren
      South Wales Police
      484 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penydarren
      B Vaynor
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      484
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      439
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.3%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penydarren
      B Vaynor
      Violent Crime
      185 ↑6%
      108 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓12%
      50 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑30%
      17 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓2%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑16%
      35 ↑46%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      54 ↑17%
      38 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓38%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Other Crime
      26 ↑160%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Vaynor is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penydarren safer than Vaynor?

      Penydarren has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 484 crimes in the last 12 months. Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Vaynor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penydarren vs Vaynor?

      Penydarren shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Vaynor shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penydarren and Vaynor?

      In Penydarren, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Vaynor, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penydarren and Vaynor?

      Penydarren recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vaynor recorded 50. 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 Vaynor?

      Violent crime in Penydarren totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Vaynor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penydarren and Vaynor 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%). Vaynor recorded 280 crimes previously (now 299, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penydarren and Vaynor?

      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 Vaynor has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penydarren and Vaynor?

      Penydarren falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Vaynor 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 Penydarren and Vaynor?

      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 Vaynor on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penydarren and Vaynor. 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.