Llandow vs Merthyr Vale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Llandow South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Merthyr Vale South Wales Police

      Llandow vs Merthyr Vale Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Llandow
      South Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Merthyr Vale
      South Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llandow
      B Merthyr Vale
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      44
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.9%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llandow
      B Merthyr Vale
      Violent Crime
      18 ↑29%
      155 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↑100%
      34 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑0%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑0%
      36 ↑50%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      36 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llandow safer than Merthyr Vale?

      Llandow has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Llandow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llandow vs Merthyr Vale?

      Llandow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Llandow and Merthyr Vale?

      In Llandow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (18 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 Llandow and Merthyr Vale?

      Llandow recorded 4 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 Llandow vs Merthyr Vale?

      Violent crime in Llandow totalled 18 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 Llandow and Merthyr Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llandow recorded 44 crimes (now 51, a change of +15.9%). Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes previously (now 335, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llandow 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. Llandow has a resolution rate of 0% and Merthyr Vale has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llandow and Merthyr Vale?

      Llandow 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 Llandow 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 Llandow or Merthyr Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llandow and Merthyr Vale. 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.