Cynwyl Elfed vs Merlin's Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cynwyl Elfed 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 Cynwyl Elfed safer than Merlin's Bridge?
Cynwyl Elfed has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 71 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Cynwyl Elfed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cynwyl Elfed vs Merlin's Bridge?
Cynwyl Elfed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — 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 Cynwyl Elfed and Merlin's Bridge?
In Cynwyl Elfed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 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 Cynwyl Elfed and Merlin's Bridge?
Cynwyl Elfed recorded 7 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 Cynwyl Elfed vs Merlin's Bridge?
Violent crime in Cynwyl Elfed totalled 35 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 Cynwyl Elfed and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cynwyl Elfed recorded 62 crimes (now 71, a change of +14.5%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cynwyl Elfed 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. Cynwyl Elfed has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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 Cynwyl Elfed and Merlin's Bridge?
Cynwyl Elfed 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 Cynwyl Elfed 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 Cynwyl Elfed or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cynwyl Elfed and Merlin's Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.