Tonyrefail East vs Town (Merthyr)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Tonyrefail East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Town (Merthyr) South Wales Police

      Tonyrefail East vs Town (Merthyr) Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Tonyrefail East
      South Wales Police
      594 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Town (Merthyr)
      South Wales Police
      1,231 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tonyrefail East
      B Town (Merthyr)
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      594
      1,231
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      534
      1,405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tonyrefail East
      B Town (Merthyr)
      Violent Crime
      257 ↑10%
      337 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓19%
      228 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑120%
      67 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓15%
      55 ↑15%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      26 ↓37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑28%
      64 ↓30%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      39 ↑144%
      Public Order
      73 ↑11%
      118 ↓23%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓28%
      238 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      10 ↓9%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      30 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tonyrefail East safer than Town (Merthyr)?

      Tonyrefail East has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 594 crimes in the last 12 months. Town (Merthyr) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,231 crimes. Tonyrefail East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tonyrefail East vs Town (Merthyr)?

      Tonyrefail East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town (Merthyr) shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tonyrefail East and Town (Merthyr)?

      In Tonyrefail East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Town (Merthyr), it is Violent Crime (337 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tonyrefail East and Town (Merthyr)?

      Tonyrefail East recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town (Merthyr) recorded 228. 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 Tonyrefail East vs Town (Merthyr)?

      Violent crime in Tonyrefail East totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 337 in Town (Merthyr). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail East and Town (Merthyr) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tonyrefail East recorded 534 crimes (now 594, a change of +11.2%). Town (Merthyr) recorded 1,405 crimes previously (now 1,231, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tonyrefail East and Town (Merthyr)?

      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. Tonyrefail East has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Town (Merthyr) has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tonyrefail East and Town (Merthyr)?

      Tonyrefail East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Town (Merthyr) 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 Tonyrefail East and Town (Merthyr)?

      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 Tonyrefail East or Town (Merthyr) on a crime map?

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

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