Llanelli Town Centre vs Merlin's Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Llanelli Town Centre Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llanelli Town Centre vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Llanelli Town Centre
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      1,211 crimes / 12m
      ↑157.7% trend
      23.6% resolved
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      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 Llanelli Town Centre
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,211
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      470
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑157.7%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanelli Town Centre
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      437 ↑163%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      179 ↑384%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑147%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑140%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      40 ↑150%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑638%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      38 ↑12%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      105 ↑78%
      26 ↑37%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      177 ↑79%
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      8
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑220%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑200%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Merlin's Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanelli Town Centre safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanelli Town Centre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,211 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 Llanelli Town Centre vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanelli Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +157.7% — 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 Llanelli Town Centre and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Llanelli Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (437 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 Llanelli Town Centre and Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanelli Town Centre recorded 179 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 Llanelli Town Centre vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Llanelli Town Centre totalled 437 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 Llanelli Town Centre and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanelli Town Centre recorded 470 crimes (now 1,211, a change of +157.7%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanelli Town Centre 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. Llanelli Town Centre has a resolution rate of 23.6% 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 Llanelli Town Centre and Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanelli Town Centre 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 Llanelli Town Centre 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 Llanelli Town Centre or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanelli Town Centre 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.