Penllergaer vs Townhill
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penllergaer vs Townhill 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 Penllergaer safer than Townhill?
Penllergaer has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 154 crimes in the last 12 months. Townhill has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 3,492 crimes. Penllergaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penllergaer vs Townhill?
Penllergaer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Townhill shows +263.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penllergaer and Townhill?
In Penllergaer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Townhill, it is Violent Crime (1,295 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penllergaer and Townhill?
Penllergaer recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Townhill recorded 353. 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 Penllergaer vs Townhill?
Violent crime in Penllergaer totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,295 in Townhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penllergaer and Townhill in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penllergaer recorded 159 crimes (now 154, a change of -3.1%). Townhill recorded 960 crimes previously (now 3,492, +263.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penllergaer and Townhill?
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. Penllergaer has a resolution rate of 0% and Townhill has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penllergaer and Townhill?
Penllergaer falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Townhill 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 Penllergaer and Townhill?
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 Penllergaer or Townhill on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penllergaer and Townhill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.