Felinfoel vs Merlin's Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Felinfoel Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Felinfoel vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Felinfoel
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.9% trend
      25.4% 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 Felinfoel
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      367
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      274
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑33.9%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Felinfoel
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      167 ↑34%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓23%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑44%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑38%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      23 ↑28%
      26 ↑37%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑67%
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑56%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Felinfoel safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Felinfoel has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 367 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 Felinfoel vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Felinfoel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +33.9% — 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 Felinfoel and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Felinfoel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 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 Felinfoel and Merlin's Bridge?

      Felinfoel recorded 23 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 Felinfoel vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Felinfoel totalled 167 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 Felinfoel and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Felinfoel recorded 274 crimes (now 367, a change of +33.9%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Felinfoel 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. Felinfoel has a resolution rate of 25.4% 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 Felinfoel and Merlin's Bridge?

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

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