Merlin's Bridge vs Rudbaxton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merlin's Bridge vs Rudbaxton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merlin's Bridge safer than Rudbaxton?
Merlin's Bridge has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Rudbaxton has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 66 crimes. Rudbaxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merlin's Bridge vs Rudbaxton?
Merlin's Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rudbaxton shows +15.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton?
In Merlin's Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (166 incidents). In Rudbaxton, it is Violent Crime (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton?
Merlin's Bridge recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rudbaxton recorded 3. 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 Merlin's Bridge vs Rudbaxton?
Violent crime in Merlin's Bridge totalled 166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 34 in Rudbaxton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merlin's Bridge recorded 159 crimes (now 326, a change of +105%). Rudbaxton recorded 57 crimes previously (now 66, +15.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton?
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. Merlin's Bridge has a resolution rate of 14.1% and Rudbaxton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton?
Merlin's Bridge falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Rudbaxton is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton?
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 Merlin's Bridge or Rudbaxton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merlin's Bridge and Rudbaxton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.