Llangunllo vs Merlin's Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Llangunllo Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llangunllo vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Llangunllo
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      27 crimes / 12m
      ↓29% 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 Llangunllo
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      27
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      38
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangunllo
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓40%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0 ↓100%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑50%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑50%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      0
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      26 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      0
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      0
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangunllo is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangunllo safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Llangunllo has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 27 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Llangunllo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Llangunllo shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29% — 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 Llangunllo and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Llangunllo, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 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 Llangunllo and Merlin's Bridge?

      Llangunllo recorded 0 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 Llangunllo vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Llangunllo totalled 15 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 Llangunllo and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangunllo recorded 38 crimes (now 27, a change of -29%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangunllo 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. Llangunllo 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 Llangunllo and Merlin's Bridge?

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

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