Penylan vs Raglan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Penylan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Raglan Gwent Police

      Penylan vs Raglan Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Penylan
      South Wales Police
      2,325 crimes / 12m
      ↑77.8% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Raglan
      Gwent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓88.6% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penylan
      B Raglan
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,325
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,308
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑77.8%
      ↓88.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penylan
      B Raglan
      Violent Crime
      663 ↑116%
      4 ↓88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      255 ↑76%
      1 ↓92%
      Other Theft
      132 ↑14%
      2 ↓86%
      Vehicle Crime
      261 ↑75%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      100 ↑19%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑79%
      1 ↓90%
      Drugs
      60 ↑82%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      247 ↑84%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      31 ↑158%
      0
      Shoplifting
      304 ↑75%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑118%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑238%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Raglan is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penylan safer than Raglan?

      Penylan has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,325 crimes in the last 12 months. Raglan has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Raglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penylan vs Raglan?

      Penylan shows a year-on-year crime trend of +77.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Raglan shows -88.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penylan and Raglan?

      In Penylan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (663 incidents). In Raglan, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penylan and Raglan?

      Penylan recorded 255 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Raglan recorded 1. 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 Penylan vs Raglan?

      Violent crime in Penylan totalled 663 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Raglan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penylan and Raglan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penylan recorded 1,308 crimes (now 2,325, a change of +77.8%). Raglan recorded 105 crimes previously (now 12, -88.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penylan and Raglan?

      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. Penylan has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Raglan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penylan and Raglan?

      Penylan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Raglan 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 Penylan and Raglan?

      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 Penylan or Raglan on a crime map?

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

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