Merlin's Bridge vs Milford - Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Milford - Central Dyfed-Powys Police

      Merlin's Bridge vs Milford - Central Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Merlin's Bridge
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↑105% trend
      14.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Milford - Central
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      609 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.5% trend
      8.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Milford - Central
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      326
      609
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      345
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑105%
      ↑76.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.1%
      8.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Milford - Central
      Violent Crime
      166 ↑95%
      243 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↑325%
      75 ↑127%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑27%
      34 ↑113%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Burglary
      13 ↑160%
      41 ↑116%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑64%
      62 ↑41%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      26 ↑37%
      52 ↑58%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑2100%
      27 ↑42%
      Theft from Person
      2
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      26 ↑420%
      Overall Verdict
      A Merlin's Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Merlin's Bridge safer than Milford - Central?

      Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Milford - Central has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 609 crimes. Merlin's Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Merlin's Bridge vs Milford - Central?

      Merlin's Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Milford - Central shows +76.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central?

      In Merlin's Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Milford - Central, it is Violent Crime (243 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central?

      Merlin's Bridge recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Milford - Central recorded 75. 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 Merlin's Bridge vs Milford - Central?

      Violent crime in Merlin's Bridge totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Milford - Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes (now 326, a change of +105%). Milford - Central recorded 345 crimes previously (now 609, +76.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central?

      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. Merlin's Bridge has a resolution rate of 14.1% and Milford - Central has 8.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central?

      Merlin's Bridge falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Milford - Central 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 Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central?

      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 Merlin's Bridge or Milford - Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merlin's Bridge and Milford - Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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