Ferndale and Maerdy vs Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Ferndale and Maerdy South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Park South Wales Police

      Ferndale and Maerdy vs Park Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Ferndale and Maerdy
      South Wales Police
      677 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Park
      South Wales Police
      591 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      38.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ferndale and Maerdy
      B Park
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      677
      591
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      678
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      38.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ferndale and Maerdy
      B Park
      Violent Crime
      317 ↑6%
      211 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↓44%
      73 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑85%
      27 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑11%
      35 ↑0%
      Burglary
      33 ↑120%
      13 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓33%
      47 ↑15%
      Drugs
      25 ↑150%
      16 ↑167%
      Public Order
      71 ↓14%
      48 ↓16%
      Robbery
      2
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑100%
      91 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑138%
      18 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Park is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 16/100 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 Park?

      Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 677 crimes in the last 12 months. Park has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 591 crimes. Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Ferndale and Maerdy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Park shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (317 incidents). In Park, it is Violent Crime (211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Park recorded 73. 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 Park?

      Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 317 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 211 in Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 678 crimes (now 677, a change of -0.2%). Park recorded 609 crimes previously (now 591, -3%).

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

      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 20% and Park has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and Park?

      Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Park 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 Park?

      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 Park on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.