Meifod vs Merlin's Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Meifod 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 Meifod safer than Merlin's Bridge?
Meifod has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 33 crimes in the last 12 months. Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 326 crimes. Meifod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Meifod vs Merlin's Bridge?
Meifod shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.7% — 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 Meifod and Merlin's Bridge?
In Meifod, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (14 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 Meifod and Merlin's Bridge?
Meifod recorded 6 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 Meifod vs Merlin's Bridge?
Violent crime in Meifod totalled 14 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 Meifod and Merlin's Bridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meifod recorded 45 crimes (now 33, a change of -26.7%). Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes previously (now 326, +105%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meifod 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. Meifod 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 Meifod and Merlin's Bridge?
Meifod 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 Meifod 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 Meifod or Merlin's Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meifod and Merlin's Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.