Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Neath North

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
      8/100
      Neath North South Wales Police

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Neath North 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Neath North
      South Wales Police
      945 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      B Neath North
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      414
      945
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      436
      973
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      B Neath North
      Violent Crime
      180 ↓7%
      360 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓31%
      207 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑57%
      38 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑17%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓23%
      55 ↓17%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      50 ↑61%
      Public Order
      49 ↓13%
      123 ↑23%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑40%
      65 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓40%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr safer than Neath North?

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 945 crimes. Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Neath North?

      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. Neath North shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and Neath North?

      In Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In Neath North, it is Violent Crime (360 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 Neath North?

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Neath North recorded 207. 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 Neath North?

      Violent crime in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Neath North. 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 Neath North 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%). Neath North recorded 973 crimes previously (now 945, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and Neath North?

      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 Neath North has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and Neath North?

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Neath North 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 Neath North?

      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 Neath North on a crime map?

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

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