Merthyr Vale vs Rumney
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merthyr Vale vs Rumney 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 Rumney?
Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 335 crimes in the last 12 months. Rumney has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 687 crimes. Merthyr Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merthyr Vale vs Rumney?
Merthyr Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rumney shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merthyr Vale and Rumney?
In Merthyr Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Rumney, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merthyr Vale and Rumney?
Merthyr Vale recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rumney recorded 77. 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 Rumney?
Violent crime in Merthyr Vale totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Rumney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merthyr Vale and Rumney in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes (now 335, a change of +1.5%). Rumney recorded 801 crimes previously (now 687, -14.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merthyr Vale and Rumney?
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 15% and Rumney has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merthyr Vale and Rumney?
Merthyr Vale falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rumney 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 Merthyr Vale and Rumney?
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 Rumney on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merthyr Vale and Rumney. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.