Merlin's Bridge vs Swiss Valley

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
      75/100
      Swiss Valley Dyfed-Powys Police

      Merlin's Bridge vs Swiss Valley Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Merlin's Bridge
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↑105% trend
      14.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Swiss Valley
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Swiss Valley
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      326
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      159
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑105%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merlin's Bridge
      B Swiss Valley
      Violent Crime
      166 ↑95%
      38 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↑325%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑27%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      13 ↑160%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑64%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑37%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑2100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swiss Valley is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 47/100 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 Swiss Valley?

      Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Swiss Valley has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Swiss Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Merlin's Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swiss Valley shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Merlin's Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Swiss Valley, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Merlin's Bridge recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swiss Valley recorded 17. 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 Swiss Valley?

      Violent crime in Merlin's Bridge totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Swiss Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merlin's Bridge and Swiss Valley 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%). Swiss Valley recorded 85 crimes previously (now 89, +4.7%).

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

      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 Swiss Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merlin's Bridge and Swiss Valley?

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

      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 Swiss Valley on a crime map?

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