Is Pensarn Safe?
Crime statistics for Pensarn. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 715 total crimes recorded in Pensarn
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Pensarn — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pensarn safe?
Pensarn has a CrimeRadar safety score of 44/100, rated Below Average. A total of 398 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 25.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Pensarn are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Pensarn in the last 12 months?
398 crimes were recorded in Pensarn in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 25.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (317 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 303 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Pensarn?
The most common crime in Pensarn is Violent Crime, with 303 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 76.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Pensarn increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Pensarn is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 25.6% — from 317 crimes in the previous 12 months to 398 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Pensarn?
Pensarn has a safety score of 44 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Pensarn compare to the North Wales Police average?
Pensarn has a safety score of 44/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 57/100. Pensarn is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Pensarn?
30.5% of crimes recorded in Pensarn resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by North Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Pensarn?
303 violent crimes were recorded in Pensarn in the last 12 months — representing 76.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 161 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Pensarn last updated?
The crime data for Pensarn was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Pensarn with other areas?
You can compare Pensarn with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.