Merthyr Vale vs Trallwng

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Merthyr Vale South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Trallwng South Wales Police

      Merthyr Vale vs Trallwng Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Merthyr Vale
      South Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      15% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Trallwng
      South Wales Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merthyr Vale
      B Trallwng
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      335
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      330
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.5%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merthyr Vale
      B Trallwng
      Violent Crime
      155 ↑5%
      99 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓60%
      42 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑133%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      10 ↑0%
      8 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑50%
      25 ↓26%
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      36 ↓8%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      4
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Trallwng is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Merthyr Vale safer than Trallwng?

      Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 335 crimes in the last 12 months. Trallwng has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 284 crimes. Trallwng scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Merthyr Vale vs Trallwng?

      Merthyr Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Trallwng shows -15.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Merthyr Vale and Trallwng?

      In Merthyr Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Trallwng, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merthyr Vale and Trallwng?

      Merthyr Vale recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trallwng recorded 42. 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 Trallwng?

      Violent crime in Merthyr Vale totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Trallwng. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merthyr Vale and Trallwng 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%). Trallwng recorded 337 crimes previously (now 284, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merthyr Vale and Trallwng?

      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 Trallwng has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merthyr Vale and Trallwng?

      Merthyr Vale falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trallwng 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 Trallwng?

      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 Trallwng on a crime map?

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

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