Brackla East Central vs Town (Merthyr)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Brackla East Central vs Town (Merthyr) 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 Brackla East Central safer than Town (Merthyr)?
Brackla East Central has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 117 crimes in the last 12 months. Town (Merthyr) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,231 crimes. Brackla East Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Brackla East Central vs Town (Merthyr)?
Brackla East Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town (Merthyr) shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Brackla East Central and Town (Merthyr)?
In Brackla East Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Town (Merthyr), it is Violent Crime (337 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackla East Central and Town (Merthyr)?
Brackla East Central recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town (Merthyr) recorded 228. 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 Town (Merthyr)?
Violent crime in Brackla East Central totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 337 in Town (Merthyr). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Brackla East Central and Town (Merthyr) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackla East Central recorded 104 crimes (now 117, a change of +12.5%). Town (Merthyr) recorded 1,405 crimes previously (now 1,231, -12.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackla East Central and Town (Merthyr)?
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 15.4% and Town (Merthyr) has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Brackla East Central and Town (Merthyr)?
Brackla East Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Town (Merthyr) 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 Town (Merthyr)?
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 Town (Merthyr) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brackla East Central and Town (Merthyr). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.