Town (Merthyr) vs Wenvoe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Town (Merthyr) vs Wenvoe 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 Town (Merthyr) safer than Wenvoe?
Town (Merthyr) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,231 crimes in the last 12 months. Wenvoe has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Wenvoe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Town (Merthyr) vs Wenvoe?
Town (Merthyr) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wenvoe shows -25.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Town (Merthyr) and Wenvoe?
In Town (Merthyr), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (337 incidents). In Wenvoe, it is Shoplifting (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town (Merthyr) and Wenvoe?
Town (Merthyr) recorded 228 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wenvoe recorded 23. 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 Wenvoe?
Violent crime in Town (Merthyr) totalled 337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Wenvoe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Town (Merthyr) and Wenvoe 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%). Wenvoe recorded 322 crimes previously (now 241, -25.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town (Merthyr) and Wenvoe?
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 Wenvoe has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Town (Merthyr) and Wenvoe?
Town (Merthyr) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Wenvoe 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 Wenvoe?
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 Wenvoe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Town (Merthyr) and Wenvoe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.