North Wales Police

Is Abergele Pensarn Safe?

Crime statistics for Abergele Pensarn. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 398 crimes
54 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

398 Crimes (last 12 months)
22.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓20.7% vs Previous 12 Months

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 398 total crimes recorded in Abergele Pensarn

Violent Crime
161 40.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
70 17.6%
Shoplifting
61 15.3%
Public Order
33 8.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
23 5.8%
Other Theft
15 3.8%
Drugs
12 3%
Other Crime
8 2%
Burglary
7 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.8%
Vehicle Crime
3 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.3%
Robbery
1 0.3%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Abergele Pensarn — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abergele Pensarn safe?

Abergele Pensarn has a CrimeRadar safety score of 54/100, rated Average. A total of 398 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 20.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Abergele Pensarn are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Abergele Pensarn in the last 12 months?

398 crimes were recorded in Abergele Pensarn in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 20.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (502 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 161 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Abergele Pensarn?

The most common crime in Abergele Pensarn is Violent Crime, with 161 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.5% 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 Abergele Pensarn increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Abergele Pensarn is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 20.7% — from 502 crimes in the previous 12 months to 398 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Abergele Pensarn?

Abergele Pensarn has a safety score of 54 out of 100 (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 Abergele Pensarn compare to the North Wales Police average?

Abergele Pensarn has a safety score of 54/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 67/100. Abergele 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 Abergele Pensarn?

22.2% of crimes recorded in Abergele 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 Abergele Pensarn?

161 violent crimes were recorded in Abergele Pensarn in the last 12 months — representing 40.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 70 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 Abergele Pensarn last updated?

The crime data for Abergele Pensarn was last updated in January 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 Abergele Pensarn with other areas?

You can compare Abergele 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.