Gower vs Plymouth (Merthyr)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gower vs Plymouth (Merthyr) 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 Gower safer than Plymouth (Merthyr)?
Gower has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth (Merthyr) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 516 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gower vs Plymouth (Merthyr)?
Gower shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth (Merthyr) shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr)?
In Gower, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Plymouth (Merthyr), it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr)?
Gower recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 56. 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 Gower vs Plymouth (Merthyr)?
Violent crime in Gower totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Plymouth (Merthyr). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gower recorded 100 crimes (now 92, a change of -8%). Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 479 crimes previously (now 516, +7.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr)?
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. Gower has a resolution rate of 0% and Plymouth (Merthyr) has 14.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr)?
Gower falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Plymouth (Merthyr) 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 Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr)?
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 Gower or Plymouth (Merthyr) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gower and Plymouth (Merthyr). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.