Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Taff's Well
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well?
Plymouth (Merthyr) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 516 crimes in the last 12 months. Taff's Well has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 406 crimes. Taff's Well scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Plymouth (Merthyr) vs Taff's Well?
Plymouth (Merthyr) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Taff's Well shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Taff's Well?
In Plymouth (Merthyr), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In Taff's Well, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymouth (Merthyr) and Taff's Well?
Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Taff's Well recorded 63. 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 Taff's Well?
Violent crime in Plymouth (Merthyr) totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Taff's Well. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Taff's Well 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%). Taff's Well recorded 427 crimes previously (now 406, -4.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymouth (Merthyr) and Taff's Well?
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 Taff's Well has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Plymouth (Merthyr) and Taff's Well?
Plymouth (Merthyr) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well?
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 Taff's Well on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plymouth (Merthyr) and Taff's Well. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.