Crap Towns / Penarth / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Penarth?
There were 1.2 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Penarth from 2021 to 2025, 50% lower than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 1.8, up from 1.6 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 15.3 km | 2.4 |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 18.3 km | 2.4 |
| Bedwas | 16.6 km | 2.3 |
| Penarth | – | 1.2 |
| Beddau | 17.3 km | 1.2 |
| Barry | 6.7 km | 1.2 |
| Cardiff | 6.4 km | 1.1 |
| Dinas Powis | 2.3 km | 0.7 |
| Rhoose | 12.6 km | 0.5 |
| Church Village | 16.6 km | 0.4 |
| Pontyclun | 16.9 km | 0.1 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |