Cwmbwrla vs Plymouth (Merthyr)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Cwmbwrla South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Plymouth (Merthyr) South Wales Police

      Cwmbwrla vs Plymouth (Merthyr) Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Cwmbwrla
      South Wales Police
      562 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Plymouth (Merthyr)
      South Wales Police
      516 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cwmbwrla
      B Plymouth (Merthyr)
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      562
      516
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      556
      479
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.1%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      14.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cwmbwrla
      B Plymouth (Merthyr)
      Violent Crime
      230 ↑7%
      244 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑8%
      56 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓14%
      23 ↑44%
      Burglary
      8 ↓20%
      14 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑4%
      51 ↑11%
      Drugs
      20 ↑11%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      58 ↑0%
      46 ↓18%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓10%
      25 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑53%
      11 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cwmbwrla is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cwmbwrla safer than Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Cwmbwrla has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 562 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth (Merthyr) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 516 crimes. Cwmbwrla scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cwmbwrla vs Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Cwmbwrla shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth (Merthyr) shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      In Cwmbwrla, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 incidents). In Plymouth (Merthyr), it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Cwmbwrla recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth (Merthyr) 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 Cwmbwrla vs Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Violent crime in Cwmbwrla totalled 230 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Plymouth (Merthyr). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (Merthyr) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cwmbwrla recorded 556 crimes (now 562, a change of +1.1%). Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 479 crimes previously (now 516, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (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. Cwmbwrla has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Plymouth (Merthyr) has 14.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (Merthyr)?

      Cwmbwrla falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Plymouth (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 Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (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 Cwmbwrla or Plymouth (Merthyr) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cwmbwrla and Plymouth (Merthyr). 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.