Llanyre vs Merlin's Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Llanyre Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llanyre vs Merlin's Bridge Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Llanyre
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      47 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.9% 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 Llanyre
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      47
      326
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      32
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑46.9%
      ↑105%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanyre
      B Merlin's Bridge
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓14%
      166 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑250%
      34 ↑325%
      Other Theft
      4
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      13 ↑160%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑400%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      4 ↑100%
      26 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      0
      22 ↑2100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llanyre is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanyre safer than Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanyre has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 47 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Llanyre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Llanyre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +46.9% — 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 Llanyre and Merlin's Bridge?

      In Llanyre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 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 Llanyre and Merlin's Bridge?

      Llanyre 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 Llanyre vs Merlin's Bridge?

      Violent crime in Llanyre totalled 19 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 Llanyre and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanyre recorded 32 crimes (now 47, a change of +46.9%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).

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

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

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