Lisvane and Thornhill vs Town (Merthyr)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Lisvane and Thornhill South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Town (Merthyr) South Wales Police

      Lisvane and Thornhill vs Town (Merthyr) Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Lisvane and Thornhill
      South Wales Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Town (Merthyr)
      South Wales Police
      1,231 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lisvane and Thornhill
      B Town (Merthyr)
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      314
      1,231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      333
      1,405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lisvane and Thornhill
      B Town (Merthyr)
      Violent Crime
      98 ↓20%
      337 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓29%
      228 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓29%
      67 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑91%
      55 ↑15%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      26 ↓37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓9%
      64 ↓30%
      Drugs
      9 ↑125%
      39 ↑144%
      Public Order
      27 ↓33%
      118 ↓23%
      Robbery
      2
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑17%
      238 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      10 ↓9%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      30 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lisvane and Thornhill is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lisvane and Thornhill safer than Town (Merthyr)?

      Lisvane and Thornhill has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Town (Merthyr) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,231 crimes. Lisvane and Thornhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lisvane and Thornhill vs Town (Merthyr)?

      Lisvane and Thornhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Town (Merthyr) shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (Merthyr)?

      In Lisvane and Thornhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Town (Merthyr), it is Violent Crime (337 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (Merthyr)?

      Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town (Merthyr) recorded 228. 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 Lisvane and Thornhill vs Town (Merthyr)?

      Violent crime in Lisvane and Thornhill totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 337 in Town (Merthyr). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (Merthyr) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lisvane and Thornhill recorded 333 crimes (now 314, a change of -5.7%). Town (Merthyr) recorded 1,405 crimes previously (now 1,231, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (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. Lisvane and Thornhill has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Town (Merthyr) has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (Merthyr)?

      Lisvane and Thornhill falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Town (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 Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (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 Lisvane and Thornhill or Town (Merthyr) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lisvane and Thornhill and Town (Merthyr). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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