Penylan vs Rhydfelen Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Penylan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Rhydfelen Central South Wales Police

      Penylan vs Rhydfelen Central Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Penylan
      South Wales Police
      1,199 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Rhydfelen Central
      South Wales Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penylan
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,199
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,331
      266
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penylan
      B Rhydfelen Central
      Violent Crime
      293 ↓5%
      115 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↓12%
      51 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓44%
      13 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓20%
      17 ↑143%
      Burglary
      64 ↓15%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓4%
      8 ↓43%
      Drugs
      28 ↑22%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      132 ↑0%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      17 ↑143%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      163 ↓8%
      7 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑31%
      15 ↑1400%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penylan safer than Rhydfelen Central?

      Penylan has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhydfelen Central has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Rhydfelen Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penylan vs Rhydfelen Central?

      Penylan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhydfelen Central shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penylan and Rhydfelen Central?

      In Penylan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (293 incidents). In Rhydfelen Central, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penylan and Rhydfelen Central?

      Penylan recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhydfelen Central recorded 51. 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 Rhydfelen Central?

      Violent crime in Penylan totalled 293 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Rhydfelen Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penylan recorded 1,331 crimes (now 1,199, a change of -9.9%). Rhydfelen Central recorded 266 crimes previously (now 281, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penylan and Rhydfelen Central?

      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 38.2% and Rhydfelen Central has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penylan and Rhydfelen Central?

      Penylan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhydfelen Central 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 Penylan and Rhydfelen Central?

      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 Rhydfelen Central on a crime map?

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

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