Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Trallwng

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
      64/100
      Trallwng South Wales Police

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr vs Trallwng 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
      64/100
      Average
      Trallwng
      South Wales Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      B Trallwng
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      414
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      436
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr
      B Trallwng
      Violent Crime
      180 ↓7%
      99 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓31%
      42 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑57%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑17%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓23%
      25 ↓26%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      49 ↓13%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑40%
      14 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓40%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Trallwng is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr safer than Trallwng?

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. Trallwng has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 284 crimes. Trallwng scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Trallwng shows -15.7% (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 Trallwng?

      In Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In Trallwng, it is Violent Crime (99 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 Trallwng?

      Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trallwng recorded 42. 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 Trallwng?

      Violent crime in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Trallwng. 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 Trallwng 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%). Trallwng recorded 337 crimes previously (now 284, -15.7%).

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

      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 Trallwng has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and Trallwng?

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

      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 Trallwng on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and Trallwng. 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.