Penydarren vs Ystrad
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penydarren vs Ystrad 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 Ystrad?
Penydarren has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 484 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystrad has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 482 crimes. Penydarren scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penydarren vs Ystrad?
Penydarren shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ystrad shows +14% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penydarren and Ystrad?
In Penydarren, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Ystrad, it is Violent Crime (233 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penydarren and Ystrad?
Penydarren recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystrad recorded 56. 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 Ystrad?
Violent crime in Penydarren totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 233 in Ystrad. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penydarren and Ystrad 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%). Ystrad recorded 423 crimes previously (now 482, +14%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penydarren and Ystrad?
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 Ystrad has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penydarren and Ystrad?
Penydarren falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ystrad 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 Ystrad?
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 Ystrad on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penydarren and Ystrad. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.