Aberaeron vs Merlin's Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberaeron vs Merlin's Bridge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberaeron safer than Merlin's Bridge?
Aberaeron has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Aberaeron scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberaeron vs Merlin's Bridge?
Aberaeron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Merlin's Bridge shows +105% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge?
In Aberaeron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Merlin's Bridge, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge?
Aberaeron recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merlin's Bridge recorded 34. 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 Aberaeron vs Merlin's Bridge?
Violent crime in Aberaeron totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Merlin's Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberaeron recorded 153 crimes (now 185, a change of +20.9%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge?
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. Aberaeron has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Merlin's Bridge has 14.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge?
Aberaeron falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Merlin's Bridge is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge?
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 Aberaeron or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberaeron and Merlin's Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.