Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Coedffranc Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Coedffranc Central South Wales Police

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Coedffranc Central Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      South Wales Police
      414 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Coedffranc Central
      South Wales Police
      364 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      11.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      B Coedffranc Central
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      414
      364
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      436
      354
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      11.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      B Coedffranc Central
      Violent Crime
      180 ↓7%
      166 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓31%
      56 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑57%
      11 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑17%
      14 ↑56%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓23%
      41 ↑3%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      11 ↑175%
      Public Order
      49 ↓13%
      44 ↓2%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑40%
      4 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓40%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr safer than Coedffranc Central?

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. Coedffranc Central has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 364 crimes. Coedffranc Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coedffranc Central shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In Coedffranc Central, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coedffranc Central recorded 56. 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 Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Coedffranc Central?

      Violent crime in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Coedffranc Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 436 crimes (now 414, a change of -5.1%). Coedffranc Central recorded 354 crimes previously (now 364, +2.8%).

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

      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. Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has a resolution rate of 13.9% and Coedffranc Central has 11.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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

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

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