Llanfyllin vs Merlin's Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Llanfyllin 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 Llanfyllin safer than Merlin's Bridge?
Llanfyllin has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Llanfyllin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Llanfyllin vs Merlin's Bridge?
Llanfyllin shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — 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 Llanfyllin and Merlin's Bridge?
In Llanfyllin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 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 Llanfyllin and Merlin's Bridge?
Llanfyllin recorded 8 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 Llanfyllin vs Merlin's Bridge?
Violent crime in Llanfyllin totalled 51 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 Llanfyllin and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanfyllin recorded 82 crimes (now 83, a change of +1.2%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanfyllin 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. Llanfyllin 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 Llanfyllin and Merlin's Bridge?
Llanfyllin 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 Llanfyllin 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 Llanfyllin or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanfyllin and Merlin's Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.