Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Merthyr Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Cymer and Glyncorrwg South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Merthyr Vale South Wales Police

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Merthyr Vale Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      South Wales Police
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Merthyr Vale
      South Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      15% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      B Merthyr Vale
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      158
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      160
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.3%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cymer and Glyncorrwg
      B Merthyr Vale
      Violent Crime
      59 ↑5%
      155 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓15%
      34 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓33%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓39%
      36 ↑50%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      27 ↑50%
      36 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      8
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cymer and Glyncorrwg is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cymer and Glyncorrwg safer than Merthyr Vale?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 158 crimes in the last 12 months. Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Cymer and Glyncorrwg scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Merthyr Vale?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Merthyr Vale shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Merthyr Vale?

      In Cymer and Glyncorrwg, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (59 incidents). In Merthyr Vale, it is Violent Crime (155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Merthyr Vale?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merthyr Vale recorded 34. 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg vs Merthyr Vale?

      Violent crime in Cymer and Glyncorrwg totalled 59 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 155 in Merthyr Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Merthyr Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cymer and Glyncorrwg recorded 160 crimes (now 158, a change of -1.3%). Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes previously (now 335, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Merthyr Vale?

      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. Cymer and Glyncorrwg has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Merthyr Vale has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Merthyr Vale?

      Cymer and Glyncorrwg falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Merthyr Vale 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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg and Merthyr Vale?

      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 Cymer and Glyncorrwg or Merthyr Vale on a crime map?

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

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