Mynydd-bach vs Penllergaer

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Mynydd-bach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Penllergaer South Wales Police

      Mynydd-bach vs Penllergaer Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Mynydd-bach
      South Wales Police
      854 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Penllergaer
      South Wales Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mynydd-bach
      B Penllergaer
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      854
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      870
      157
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mynydd-bach
      B Penllergaer
      Violent Crime
      338 ↑4%
      69 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓9%
      14 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓35%
      7 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓66%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      13 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑6%
      15 ↑0%
      Drugs
      70 ↑438%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      90 ↑10%
      20 ↑18%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓31%
      2 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      28 ↑65%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penllergaer is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mynydd-bach safer than Penllergaer?

      Mynydd-bach has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 854 crimes in the last 12 months. Penllergaer has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Penllergaer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mynydd-bach vs Penllergaer?

      Mynydd-bach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penllergaer shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer?

      In Mynydd-bach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In Penllergaer, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer?

      Mynydd-bach recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penllergaer recorded 14. 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 Mynydd-bach vs Penllergaer?

      Violent crime in Mynydd-bach totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Penllergaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mynydd-bach recorded 870 crimes (now 854, a change of -1.8%). Penllergaer recorded 157 crimes previously (now 152, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer?

      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. Mynydd-bach has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Penllergaer has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer?

      Mynydd-bach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penllergaer 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 Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer?

      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 Mynydd-bach or Penllergaer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mynydd-bach and Penllergaer. 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.