Merthyr Vale vs Ton-teg
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merthyr Vale vs Ton-teg 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 Ton-teg?
Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 335 crimes in the last 12 months. Ton-teg has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 172 crimes. Ton-teg scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merthyr Vale vs Ton-teg?
Merthyr Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ton-teg shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merthyr Vale and Ton-teg?
In Merthyr Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Ton-teg, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merthyr Vale and Ton-teg?
Merthyr Vale recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ton-teg recorded 25. 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 Ton-teg?
Violent crime in Merthyr Vale totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Ton-teg. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merthyr Vale and Ton-teg 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%). Ton-teg recorded 166 crimes previously (now 172, +3.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merthyr Vale and Ton-teg?
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 Ton-teg has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merthyr Vale and Ton-teg?
Merthyr Vale falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ton-teg 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 Ton-teg?
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 Ton-teg on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merthyr Vale and Ton-teg. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.