Ferndale and Maerdy vs Nant-y-Moel
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferndale and Maerdy vs Nant-y-Moel 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 Nant-y-Moel?
Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 391 crimes in the last 12 months. Nant-y-Moel has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 126 crimes. Nant-y-Moel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferndale and Maerdy vs Nant-y-Moel?
Ferndale and Maerdy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nant-y-Moel shows +5.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferndale and Maerdy and Nant-y-Moel?
In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Nant-y-Moel, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferndale and Maerdy and Nant-y-Moel?
Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nant-y-Moel recorded 10. 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 Nant-y-Moel?
Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Nant-y-Moel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and Nant-y-Moel in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 684 crimes (now 391, a change of -42.8%). Nant-y-Moel recorded 119 crimes previously (now 126, +5.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy and Nant-y-Moel?
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 17.9% and Nant-y-Moel has 6.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and Nant-y-Moel?
Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Nant-y-Moel 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 Nant-y-Moel?
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 Nant-y-Moel on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferndale and Maerdy and Nant-y-Moel. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.