Brackla East Central vs Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Brackla East Central South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr South Wales Police

      Brackla East Central vs Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Brackla East Central
      South Wales Police
      613 crimes / 12m
      ↑501% trend
      9.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      South Wales Police
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackla East Central
      B Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      613
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      102
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑501%
      ↓39.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.4%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackla East Central
      B Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      Violent Crime
      276 ↑500%
      103 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑318%
      24 ↓61%
      Other Theft
      24
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑700%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      5 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑340%
      12 ↓56%
      Drugs
      32 ↑1500%
      4 ↓67%
      Public Order
      80 ↑567%
      28 ↓35%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      20
      26 ↑53%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      7 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackla East Central safer than Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      Brackla East Central has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 613 crimes in the last 12 months. Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackla East Central vs Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      Brackla East Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +501% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr shows -39.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      In Brackla East Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (276 incidents). In Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      Brackla East Central recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 24. 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 Brackla East Central vs Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      Violent crime in Brackla East Central totalled 276 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla East Central recorded 102 crimes (now 613, a change of +501%). Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 397 crimes previously (now 241, -39.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      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. Brackla East Central has a resolution rate of 9.4% and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      Brackla East Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr 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 Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

      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 Brackla East Central or Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla East Central and Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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