Dyffryn vs Ferndale and Maerdy

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Dyffryn South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Ferndale and Maerdy South Wales Police

      Dyffryn vs Ferndale and Maerdy Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Dyffryn
      South Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Ferndale and Maerdy
      South Wales Police
      677 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyffryn
      B Ferndale and Maerdy
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      677
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      265
      678
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyffryn
      B Ferndale and Maerdy
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑6%
      317 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓33%
      68 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑11%
      37 ↑85%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑14%
      21 ↑11%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      33 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      54 ↓33%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      25 ↑150%
      Public Order
      18 ↓25%
      71 ↓14%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓61%
      22 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      19 ↑138%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dyffryn is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyffryn safer than Ferndale and Maerdy?

      Dyffryn has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 677 crimes. Dyffryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyffryn vs Ferndale and Maerdy?

      Dyffryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ferndale and Maerdy shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyffryn and Ferndale and Maerdy?

      In Dyffryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Ferndale and Maerdy, it is Violent Crime (317 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyffryn and Ferndale and Maerdy?

      Dyffryn recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 68. 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 Dyffryn vs Ferndale and Maerdy?

      Violent crime in Dyffryn totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 317 in Ferndale and Maerdy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyffryn and Ferndale and Maerdy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyffryn recorded 265 crimes (now 250, a change of -5.7%). Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 678 crimes previously (now 677, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyffryn 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. Dyffryn has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Ferndale and Maerdy has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyffryn and Ferndale and Maerdy?

      Dyffryn 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 Dyffryn 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 Dyffryn or Ferndale and Maerdy on a crime map?

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

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