Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bwlch
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bwlch 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 Bwlch?
Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 424 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 16 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferndale and Maerdy vs Bwlch?
Ferndale and Maerdy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -51.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferndale and Maerdy and Bwlch?
In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferndale and Maerdy and Bwlch?
Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 Bwlch?
Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and Bwlch in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 691 crimes (now 424, a change of -38.6%). Bwlch recorded 33 crimes previously (now 16, -51.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy and Bwlch?
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 17.6% and Bwlch has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and Bwlch?
Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bwlch 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 Bwlch?
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 Bwlch on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferndale and Maerdy and Bwlch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.