Llansantffraed vs Merlin's Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Llansantffraed Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llansantffraed vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Llansantffraed
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% 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 Llansantffraed
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      118
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llansantffraed
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓13%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↑33%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑200%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑17%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓5%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      10 ↓41%
      26 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      1
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓40%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llansantffraed is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llansantffraed safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Llansantffraed has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Llansantffraed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Llansantffraed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — 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 Llansantffraed and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Llansantffraed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 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 Llansantffraed and Merlin's Bridge?

      Llansantffraed 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 Llansantffraed vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Llansantffraed totalled 47 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 Llansantffraed and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llansantffraed recorded 124 crimes (now 118, a change of -4.8%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

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

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

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