Town (Merthyr) vs Trowbridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Town (Merthyr) South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Town (Merthyr) vs Trowbridge Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Town (Merthyr)
      South Wales Police
      1,231 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Town (Merthyr)
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,231
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,405
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Town (Merthyr)
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      337 ↓2%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      228 ↓9%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      67 ↓14%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↑15%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      26 ↓37%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓30%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      39 ↑144%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      118 ↓23%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      9 ↑50%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      238 ↓26%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓36%
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓9%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑15%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Town (Merthyr) is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Town (Merthyr) safer than Trowbridge?

      Town (Merthyr) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,231 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Town (Merthyr) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Town (Merthyr) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Town (Merthyr), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (337 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Town (Merthyr) recorded 228 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. 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 Town (Merthyr) vs Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Town (Merthyr) totalled 337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town (Merthyr) recorded 1,405 crimes (now 1,231, a change of -12.4%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

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

      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. Town (Merthyr) has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Trowbridge has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Town (Merthyr) and Trowbridge?

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

      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 Town (Merthyr) or Trowbridge on a crime map?

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

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