Cwm Clydach vs Ferndale and Maerdy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cwm Clydach vs Ferndale and Maerdy 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 Cwm Clydach safer than Ferndale and Maerdy?
Cwm Clydach has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 166 crimes in the last 12 months. Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 471 crimes. Cwm Clydach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cwm Clydach vs Ferndale and Maerdy?
Cwm Clydach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ferndale and Maerdy shows -30.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy?
In Cwm Clydach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (101 incidents). In Ferndale and Maerdy, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy?
Cwm Clydach recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 60. 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 Cwm Clydach vs Ferndale and Maerdy?
Violent crime in Cwm Clydach totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in Ferndale and Maerdy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwm Clydach recorded 165 crimes (now 166, a change of +0.6%). Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 675 crimes previously (now 471, -30.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy?
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. Cwm Clydach has a resolution rate of 10% and Ferndale and Maerdy has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy?
Cwm Clydach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ferndale and Maerdy 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 Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy?
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 Cwm Clydach or Ferndale and Maerdy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cwm Clydach and Ferndale and Maerdy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.