Ferndale and Maerdy vs Llanover

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Ferndale and Maerdy South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Llanover Gwent Police

      Ferndale and Maerdy vs Llanover Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Ferndale and Maerdy
      South Wales Police
      471 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.2% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Llanover
      Gwent Police
      37 crimes / 12m
      ↓79.6% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ferndale and Maerdy
      B Llanover
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      471
      37
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      675
      181
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.2%
      ↓79.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.7%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ferndale and Maerdy
      B Llanover
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓35%
      19 ↓83%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓35%
      1 ↓88%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓49%
      1 ↓94%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓24%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      16 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓43%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      19 ↑27%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      58 ↓3%
      5 ↓62%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑42%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑18%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanover is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 44/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ferndale and Maerdy safer than Llanover?

      Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 471 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanover has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 37 crimes. Llanover scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Llanover shows -79.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Llanover, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanover 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 Llanover?

      Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Llanover. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and Llanover 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%). Llanover recorded 181 crimes previously (now 37, -79.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy and Llanover?

      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 Llanover has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and Llanover?

      Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llanover is covered by Gwent 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 Llanover?

      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 Llanover on a crime map?

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

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