Merlin's Bridge vs Rudbaxton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Merlin's Bridge Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Rudbaxton Dyfed-Powys Police

      Merlin's Bridge vs Rudbaxton Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Merlin's Bridge
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↑147.1% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Rudbaxton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Rudbaxton
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      430
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑147.1%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Rudbaxton
      Violent Crime
      200 ↑106%
      29 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑389%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑36%
      4 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      15 ↑150%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑255%
      7 ↑17%
      Drugs
      19 ↑217%
      2
      Public Order
      33 ↑57%
      1 ↓86%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑3000%
      2
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑800%
      2
      Other Crime
      13 ↑86%
      7
      Overall Verdict
      B Rudbaxton is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 37/100 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 Rudbaxton?

      Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 430 crimes in the last 12 months. Rudbaxton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 61 crimes. Rudbaxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Merlin's Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +147.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rudbaxton shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Merlin's Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (200 incidents). In Rudbaxton, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Merlin's Bridge recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rudbaxton recorded 4. 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 Rudbaxton?

      Violent crime in Merlin's Bridge totalled 200 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Rudbaxton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merlin's Bridge recorded 174 crimes (now 430, a change of +147.1%). Rudbaxton recorded 62 crimes previously (now 61, -1.6%).

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

      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 17.3% and Rudbaxton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton?

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

      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 Rudbaxton on a crime map?

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