Penylan vs Uplands

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
      8/100
      Uplands South Wales Police

      Penylan vs Uplands 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Uplands
      South Wales Police
      1,064 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penylan
      B Uplands
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,199
      1,064
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,331
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penylan
      B Uplands
      Violent Crime
      293 ↓5%
      352 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↓12%
      109 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓44%
      61 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓20%
      79 ↓19%
      Burglary
      64 ↓15%
      32 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓4%
      90 ↑3%
      Drugs
      28 ↑22%
      50 ↑79%
      Public Order
      132 ↑0%
      103 ↓8%
      Robbery
      17 ↑143%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      163 ↓8%
      134 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓8%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑31%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penylan is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penylan safer than Uplands?

      Penylan has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Uplands has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,064 crimes. Penylan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penylan vs Uplands?

      Penylan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uplands shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Penylan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (293 incidents). In Uplands, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Penylan recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uplands recorded 109. 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 Uplands?

      Violent crime in Penylan totalled 293 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Uplands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penylan and Uplands 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%). Uplands recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 1,064, +2.3%).

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

      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 Uplands has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penylan and Uplands?

      Penylan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Uplands 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 Uplands?

      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 Uplands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penylan and Uplands. 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.