Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Porth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Porth 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 Plymouth (Merthyr) safer than Porth?
Plymouth (Merthyr) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 516 crimes in the last 12 months. Porth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 785 crimes. Plymouth (Merthyr) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Porth?
Plymouth (Merthyr) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porth shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth?
In Plymouth (Merthyr), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In Porth, it is Violent Crime (339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth?
Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porth recorded 115. 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 Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Porth?
Violent crime in Plymouth (Merthyr) totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Porth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 479 crimes (now 516, a change of +7.7%). Porth recorded 823 crimes previously (now 785, -4.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth?
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. Plymouth (Merthyr) has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Porth has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth?
Plymouth (Merthyr) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Porth 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 Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth?
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 Plymouth (Merthyr) or Porth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plymouth (Merthyr) and Porth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.