Bishopston vs Penderry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Bishopston South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Penderry South Wales Police

      Bishopston vs Penderry Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bishopston
      South Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      57.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Penderry
      South Wales Police
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      18.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishopston
      B Penderry
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      64
      1,286
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      84
      1,378
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↓6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.1%
      18.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishopston
      B Penderry
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓4%
      558 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓71%
      180 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      54 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      37 ↓40%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      24 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      114 ↓16%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      105 ↑110%
      Public Order
      10 ↑43%
      114 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      16 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↓79%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      15 ↑114%
      Other Crime
      0
      56 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishopston is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishopston safer than Penderry?

      Bishopston has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 64 crimes in the last 12 months. Penderry has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,286 crimes. Bishopston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishopston vs Penderry?

      Bishopston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penderry shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishopston and Penderry?

      In Bishopston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Penderry, it is Violent Crime (558 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishopston and Penderry?

      Bishopston recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penderry recorded 180. 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 Bishopston vs Penderry?

      Violent crime in Bishopston totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 558 in Penderry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishopston and Penderry in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishopston recorded 84 crimes (now 64, a change of -23.8%). Penderry recorded 1,378 crimes previously (now 1,286, -6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishopston and Penderry?

      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. Bishopston has a resolution rate of 57.1% and Penderry has 18.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishopston and Penderry?

      Bishopston falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penderry 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 Bishopston and Penderry?

      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 Bishopston or Penderry on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishopston and Penderry. 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.