Plymouth (Penarth) vs Devauden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Plymouth (Penarth) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Devauden Gwent Police

      Plymouth (Penarth) vs Devauden Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Plymouth (Penarth)
      South Wales Police
      278 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.3% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Devauden
      Gwent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓68.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plymouth (Penarth)
      B Devauden
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      278
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      194
      44
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.3%
      ↓68.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plymouth (Penarth)
      B Devauden
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑85%
      4 ↓76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↑17%
      4 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑89%
      1 ↓80%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑42%
      2
      Burglary
      16 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      27 ↓7%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑525%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Devauden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plymouth (Penarth) safer than Devauden?

      Plymouth (Penarth) has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 278 crimes in the last 12 months. Devauden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Devauden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plymouth (Penarth) vs Devauden?

      Plymouth (Penarth) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Devauden shows -68.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plymouth (Penarth) and Devauden?

      In Plymouth (Penarth), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Devauden, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymouth (Penarth) and Devauden?

      Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Devauden recorded 4. 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 Plymouth (Penarth) vs Devauden?

      Violent crime in Plymouth (Penarth) totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Devauden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plymouth (Penarth) and Devauden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymouth (Penarth) recorded 194 crimes (now 278, a change of +43.3%). Devauden recorded 44 crimes previously (now 14, -68.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth (Penarth) and Devauden?

      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. Plymouth (Penarth) has a resolution rate of 25% and Devauden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plymouth (Penarth) and Devauden?

      Plymouth (Penarth) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Devauden 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 Plymouth (Penarth) and Devauden?

      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 Plymouth (Penarth) or Devauden on a crime map?

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

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