Aberdulais vs Merthyr Vale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Aberdulais South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Merthyr Vale South Wales Police

      Aberdulais vs Merthyr Vale Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Aberdulais
      South Wales Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Merthyr Vale
      South Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdulais
      B Merthyr Vale
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      104
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      157
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.8%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdulais
      B Merthyr Vale
      Violent Crime
      61 ↓37%
      155 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓65%
      34 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓20%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      1
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      36 ↑50%
      Drugs
      3
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      15 ↓6%
      36 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberdulais is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdulais safer than Merthyr Vale?

      Aberdulais has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Aberdulais scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdulais vs Merthyr Vale?

      Aberdulais shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Merthyr Vale shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale?

      In Aberdulais, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Merthyr Vale, it is Violent Crime (155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale?

      Aberdulais recorded 9 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merthyr Vale recorded 34. 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 Aberdulais vs Merthyr Vale?

      Violent crime in Aberdulais totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 155 in Merthyr Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdulais recorded 157 crimes (now 104, a change of -33.8%). Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes previously (now 335, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale?

      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. Aberdulais has a resolution rate of 25% and Merthyr Vale has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale?

      Aberdulais falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Merthyr Vale is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale?

      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 Aberdulais or Merthyr Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberdulais and Merthyr Vale. 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.