Cefn-glas vs Pen-y-Fai

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Cefn-glas South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Pen-y-Fai South Wales Police

      Cefn-glas vs Pen-y-Fai Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Cefn-glas
      South Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Pen-y-Fai
      South Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cefn-glas
      B Pen-y-Fai
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      178
      92
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      296
      119
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.9%
      ↓22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefn-glas
      B Pen-y-Fai
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓34%
      36 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓33%
      14 ↑133%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓56%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      8 ↑33%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      17 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓82%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pen-y-Fai is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 74/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefn-glas safer than Pen-y-Fai?

      Cefn-glas has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Pen-y-Fai has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Pen-y-Fai scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefn-glas vs Pen-y-Fai?

      Cefn-glas shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pen-y-Fai shows -22.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai?

      In Cefn-glas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Pen-y-Fai, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai?

      Cefn-glas recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pen-y-Fai 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 Cefn-glas vs Pen-y-Fai?

      Violent crime in Cefn-glas totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Pen-y-Fai. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefn-glas recorded 296 crimes (now 178, a change of -39.9%). Pen-y-Fai recorded 119 crimes previously (now 92, -22.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai?

      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. Cefn-glas has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Pen-y-Fai has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai?

      Cefn-glas falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pen-y-Fai 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 Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai?

      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 Cefn-glas or Pen-y-Fai on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cefn-glas and Pen-y-Fai. 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.