Crime Rate in Merthyr Tydfil: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merthyr Tydfil

The total recorded crimes in Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 626 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merthyr Tydfil crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Merthyr Tydfil, encompassing approximately 58,839 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (228) incidents (24.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (115) incidents (49.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (60) incidents (30.43% increase)
Merthyr Tydfil Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • John Street with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

Merthyr Tydfil Police Info:

South Wales Police

Merthyr Tydfil Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (121 crimes), and the safest, Bedlinog and Trelewis (21 crimes), is 100 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Merthyr Tydfil.

Similarly, the area of Gelli-deg & Town (201 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare (40 crimes), with a difference of 161 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Merthyr Tydfil.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town121
Gurnos99
Cyfarthfa72
Dowlais and Pant70
Park59

Safest Wards:

Plymouth42
Treharris35
Vaynor32
Merthyr Vale29
Bedlinog and Trelewis21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gelli-deg & Town201
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill147
Dowlais83
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog65
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park46

Safest Areas:

Dowlais83
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog65
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park46
Treharris & Trelewis44
Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare40

Merthyr Tydfil Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 228 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (183 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (213 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (220 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (93 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (208 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 214 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (187 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 176 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (169 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (169 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (190 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 202511
January 202516
December 202411
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 189 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202514
April 202517
March 202524
February 202515
January 202516
December 202414
November 202421
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202519
April 202511
March 202524
February 202530
January 202513
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 2335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 194.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025228
June 2025183
May 2025213
April 2025220
March 2025208
February 2025214
January 2025187
December 2024176
November 2024169
October 2024178
September 2024169
August 2024190

A total of 932 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 202577
May 202568
April 202593
March 202593
February 202571
January 202554
December 202450
November 202466
October 202492
September 202458
August 202495

A total of 724 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202551
May 202550
April 202575
March 202555
February 202542
January 202553
December 202440
November 202481
October 202484
September 202471
August 202478

A total of 655 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202555
May 202564
April 202547
March 202561
February 202556
January 202547
December 202444
November 202446
October 202459
September 202445
August 202474

A total of 575 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202546
May 202535
April 202552
March 202560
February 202548
January 202553
December 202436
November 202453
October 202438
September 202437
August 202457

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202527
May 202537
April 202539
March 202531
February 202532
January 202528
December 202433
November 202419
October 202438
September 202430
August 202432

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 318 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202533
May 202524
April 202512
March 202537
February 202522
January 202527
December 202416
November 202431
October 202433
September 202419
August 202429

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Merthyr Tydfil in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Merthyr Tydfil postcode area is presented below.

1. John Street (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
5. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Coffins Row (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Public order1

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