Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Merlin's Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Aberystwyth Bronglais Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Aberystwyth Bronglais
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      387 crimes / 12m
      ↑172.5% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Merlin's Bridge
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↑105% trend
      14.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberystwyth Bronglais
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      387
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      142
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑172.5%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberystwyth Bronglais
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      193 ↑211%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑182%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑400%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      16 ↑167%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑94%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      33 ↑65%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      26 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      6
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑500%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Merlin's Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberystwyth Bronglais safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 387 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Merlin's Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais shows a year-on-year crime trend of +172.5% — 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Aberystwyth Bronglais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (193 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais and Merlin's Bridge?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais recorded 31 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Aberystwyth Bronglais totalled 193 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberystwyth Bronglais recorded 142 crimes (now 387, a change of +172.5%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberystwyth Bronglais 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. Aberystwyth Bronglais has a resolution rate of 19.2% 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais and Merlin's Bridge?

      Aberystwyth Bronglais 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais 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 Aberystwyth Bronglais or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberystwyth Bronglais and Merlin's Bridge. 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.