Merthyr Vale vs Llangynidr
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merthyr Vale vs Llangynidr 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 Merthyr Vale safer than Llangynidr?
Merthyr Vale has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 335 crimes in the last 12 months. Llangynidr has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 19 crimes. Llangynidr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merthyr Vale vs Llangynidr?
Merthyr Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llangynidr shows -40.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr?
In Merthyr Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 incidents). In Llangynidr, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr?
Merthyr Vale recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llangynidr 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 Merthyr Vale vs Llangynidr?
Violent crime in Merthyr Vale totalled 155 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Llangynidr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merthyr Vale recorded 330 crimes (now 335, a change of +1.5%). Llangynidr recorded 32 crimes previously (now 19, -40.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr?
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. Merthyr Vale has a resolution rate of 15% and Llangynidr has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr?
Merthyr Vale falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Llangynidr 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 Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr?
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 Merthyr Vale or Llangynidr on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merthyr Vale and Llangynidr. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.