Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr 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 Ferndale and Maerdy safer than Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 471 crimes in the last 12 months. Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 77 crimes. Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
Ferndale and Maerdy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr shows -32.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr, it is Violent Crime (46 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr recorded 1. 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 Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 46 in Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 675 crimes (now 471, a change of -30.2%). Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr recorded 114 crimes previously (now 77, -32.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
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. Ferndale and Maerdy has a resolution rate of 8.7% and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr?
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 Ferndale and Maerdy or Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferndale and Maerdy and Bronllys including Crickadarn and Gwenddwr. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.