Ferndale and Maerdy vs Gwynfi and Croeserw
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferndale and Maerdy vs Gwynfi and Croeserw 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 Gwynfi and Croeserw?
Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 424 crimes in the last 12 months. Gwynfi and Croeserw has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 182 crimes. Gwynfi and Croeserw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferndale and Maerdy vs Gwynfi and Croeserw?
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. Gwynfi and Croeserw shows -30.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw?
In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Gwynfi and Croeserw, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw?
Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gwynfi and Croeserw recorded 14. 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 Gwynfi and Croeserw?
Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Gwynfi and Croeserw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw 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%). Gwynfi and Croeserw recorded 263 crimes previously (now 182, -30.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw?
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 Gwynfi and Croeserw has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw?
Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gwynfi and Croeserw 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 Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw?
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 Gwynfi and Croeserw on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferndale and Maerdy and Gwynfi and Croeserw. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.