Bynea vs Merlin's Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Bynea Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Bynea vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Bynea
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      370 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.1% trend
      14% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Merlin's Bridge
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↑105% trend
      14.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bynea
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      370
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      308
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.1%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bynea
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      164 ↑9%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑19%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑111%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑17%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      11 ↑57%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑21%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      17 ↑55%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      29 ↑38%
      26 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      3
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Merlin's Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bynea safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Bynea has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 370 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 Bynea vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Bynea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.1% — 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 Bynea and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Bynea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 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 Bynea and Merlin's Bridge?

      Bynea recorded 50 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 Bynea vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Bynea totalled 164 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 Bynea and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bynea recorded 308 crimes (now 370, a change of +20.1%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bynea 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. Bynea has a resolution rate of 14% 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 Bynea and Merlin's Bridge?

      Bynea 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 Bynea 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 Bynea or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bynea 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.