Merlin's Bridge vs Quarter Bach

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Quarter Bach Dyfed-Powys Police

      Merlin's Bridge vs Quarter Bach 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
      83/100
      Safe
      Quarter Bach
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      139 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Quarter Bach
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      326
      139
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      162
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑105%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Quarter Bach
      Violent Crime
      166 ↑95%
      68 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↑325%
      18 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑27%
      4 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      13 ↑160%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑64%
      7 ↓46%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      26 ↑37%
      19 ↑46%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑2100%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Quarter Bach is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Merlin's Bridge safer than Quarter Bach?

      Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Quarter Bach has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 139 crimes. Quarter Bach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Merlin's Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Quarter Bach shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Merlin's Bridge and Quarter Bach?

      In Merlin's Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Quarter Bach, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merlin's Bridge and Quarter Bach?

      Merlin's Bridge recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Quarter Bach recorded 18. 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 Quarter Bach?

      Violent crime in Merlin's Bridge totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Quarter Bach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merlin's Bridge and Quarter Bach 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%). Quarter Bach recorded 162 crimes previously (now 139, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merlin's Bridge and Quarter Bach?

      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 Quarter Bach has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merlin's Bridge and Quarter Bach?

      Merlin's Bridge falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Quarter Bach 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 Quarter Bach?

      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 Quarter Bach on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merlin's Bridge and Quarter Bach. 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.