Llwchwr vs Merthyr Vale

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

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

      Llwchwr vs Merthyr Vale Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Llwchwr
      South Wales Police
      382 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      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 Llwchwr
      B Merthyr Vale
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      382
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      376
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llwchwr
      B Merthyr Vale
      Violent Crime
      144 ↓9%
      155 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑40%
      34 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓31%
      21 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑17%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      13 ↑160%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑0%
      36 ↑50%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      7 ↑133%
      Public Order
      48 ↓9%
      36 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      14 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Merthyr Vale is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 51/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llwchwr safer than Merthyr Vale?

      Llwchwr has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 382 crimes in the last 12 months. Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llwchwr vs Merthyr Vale?

      Llwchwr shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — 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 Llwchwr and Merthyr Vale?

      In Llwchwr, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 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 Llwchwr and Merthyr Vale?

      Llwchwr recorded 70 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 Llwchwr vs Merthyr Vale?

      Violent crime in Llwchwr totalled 144 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 Llwchwr and Merthyr Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llwchwr recorded 376 crimes (now 382, a change of +1.6%). Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes previously (now 335, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llwchwr 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. Llwchwr has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Merthyr Vale has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llwchwr and Merthyr Vale?

      Llwchwr 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 Llwchwr 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 Llwchwr or Merthyr Vale on a crime map?

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

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