Ferndale and Maerdy vs St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ferndale and Maerdy vs St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre 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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 677 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 993 crimes. Ferndale and Maerdy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ferndale and Maerdy vs St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
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. St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre shows +19.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ferndale and Maerdy and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
In Ferndale and Maerdy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (317 incidents). In St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre, it is Violent Crime (441 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ferndale and Maerdy and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre recorded 146. 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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
Violent crime in Ferndale and Maerdy totalled 317 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 441 in St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre 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%). St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre recorded 830 crimes previously (now 993, +19.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ferndale and Maerdy and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
Ferndale and Maerdy falls within the South Wales Police boundary. St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre 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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?
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 St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ferndale and Maerdy and St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.