Gowerton vs Merthyr Vale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gowerton vs Merthyr Vale 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 Gowerton safer than Merthyr Vale?
Gowerton has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Gowerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gowerton vs Merthyr Vale?
Gowerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Merthyr Vale shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gowerton and Merthyr Vale?
In Gowerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Merthyr Vale, it is Violent Crime (155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gowerton and Merthyr Vale?
Gowerton recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merthyr Vale recorded 34. 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 Gowerton vs Merthyr Vale?
Violent crime in Gowerton totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 155 in Merthyr Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gowerton and Merthyr Vale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gowerton recorded 330 crimes (now 215, a change of -34.9%). Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes previously (now 335, +1.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gowerton and Merthyr Vale?
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. Gowerton has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Merthyr Vale has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gowerton and Merthyr Vale?
Gowerton falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Merthyr Vale 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 Gowerton and Merthyr Vale?
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 Gowerton or Merthyr Vale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gowerton and Merthyr Vale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.