Fairwater vs Ferndale and Maerdy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fairwater 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 Fairwater safer than Ferndale and Maerdy?
Fairwater has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,278 crimes in the last 12 months. Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 677 crimes. Ferndale and Maerdy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fairwater vs Ferndale and Maerdy?
Fairwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — 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 Fairwater and Ferndale and Maerdy?
In Fairwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (455 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 Fairwater and Ferndale and Maerdy?
Fairwater recorded 190 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 Fairwater vs Ferndale and Maerdy?
Violent crime in Fairwater totalled 455 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 Fairwater and Ferndale and Maerdy in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairwater recorded 1,447 crimes (now 1,278, a change of -11.7%). Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 678 crimes previously (now 677, -0.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairwater 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. Fairwater has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Ferndale and Maerdy has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fairwater and Ferndale and Maerdy?
Fairwater 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 Fairwater 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 Fairwater or Ferndale and Maerdy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairwater and Ferndale and Maerdy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.