Merlin's Bridge vs Solva
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merlin's Bridge vs Solva Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merlin's Bridge safer than Solva?
Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Solva has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 55 crimes. Solva scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merlin's Bridge vs Solva?
Merlin's Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Solva shows -21.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merlin's Bridge and Solva?
In Merlin's Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Solva, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merlin's Bridge and Solva?
Merlin's Bridge recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Solva recorded 2. 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 Solva?
Violent crime in Merlin's Bridge totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Solva. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merlin's Bridge and Solva 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%). Solva recorded 70 crimes previously (now 55, -21.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merlin's Bridge and Solva?
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 Solva has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merlin's Bridge and Solva?
Merlin's Bridge falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Solva 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 Solva?
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 Solva on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merlin's Bridge and Solva. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.