Merthyr Vale vs Raglan
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merthyr Vale vs Raglan 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 Merthyr Vale safer than Raglan?
Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 323 crimes in the last 12 months. Raglan has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Raglan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merthyr Vale vs Raglan?
Merthyr Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Raglan shows -88.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merthyr Vale and Raglan?
In Merthyr Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (151 incidents). In Raglan, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merthyr Vale and Raglan?
Merthyr Vale recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Raglan recorded 1. 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 Merthyr Vale vs Raglan?
Violent crime in Merthyr Vale totalled 151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Raglan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merthyr Vale and Raglan in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merthyr Vale recorded 332 crimes (now 323, a change of -2.7%). Raglan recorded 105 crimes previously (now 12, -88.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merthyr Vale and Raglan?
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. Merthyr Vale has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Raglan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merthyr Vale and Raglan?
Merthyr Vale falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Raglan is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Merthyr Vale and Raglan?
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 Merthyr Vale or Raglan on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merthyr Vale and Raglan. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.