Marl vs Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Marl vs Valley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marl safer than Valley?
Marl has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 327 crimes in the last 12 months. Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Marl vs Valley?
Marl shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Valley shows +42.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Marl and Valley?
In Marl, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (110 incidents). In Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marl and Valley?
Marl recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valley recorded 52. 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 Marl vs Valley?
Violent crime in Marl totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Marl and Valley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marl recorded 320 crimes (now 327, a change of +2.2%). Valley recorded 115 crimes previously (now 164, +42.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marl and 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. Marl has a resolution rate of 24% and Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Marl and Valley?
Marl falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Valley is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Marl and 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 Marl or Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marl and Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.