Llanarth vs Merlin's Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Llanarth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llanarth vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Llanarth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      76 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.5% trend
      0% 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 Llanarth
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      76
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.5%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanarth
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      40 ↓30%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑133%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑0%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      26 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      0
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llanarth is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanarth safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanarth has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 76 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Llanarth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Llanarth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Llanarth and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Llanarth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 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 Llanarth and Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanarth 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 Llanarth vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Llanarth totalled 40 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 Llanarth and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanarth recorded 91 crimes (now 76, a change of -16.5%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanarth 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. Llanarth has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Llanarth and Merlin's Bridge?

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

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