Crime Rate in Merthyr Tydfil: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merthyr Tydfil

The total recorded crimes in Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 550 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merthyr Tydfil crime rate of 9.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (213) incidents (-3.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-26.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
Merthyr Tydfil Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Coedcae Row with total crimes: 11
  • Greenfield Gardens 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 (92 crimes), and the safest, Bedlinog and Trelewis (18 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Merthyr Tydfil.

Similarly, the area of Gelli-deg & Town (167 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Treharris & Trelewis (33 crimes), with a difference of 134 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Merthyr Tydfil.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town92
Cyfarthfa85
Dowlais and Pant67
Gurnos63
Penydarren51

Safest Wards:

Vaynor36
Park35
Merthyr Vale34
Treharris27
Bedlinog and Trelewis18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gelli-deg & Town167
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill109
Dowlais94
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog64
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park42

Safest Areas:

Dowlais94
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog64
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park42
Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare41
Treharris & Trelewis33

Merthyr Tydfil Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 191 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 202511
January 202516
December 202411
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417

A total of 164 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202524
February 202515
January 202516
December 202414
November 202421
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 2115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 192.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025213
April 2025220
March 2025208
February 2025214
January 2025187
December 2024176
November 2024169
October 2024178
September 2024169
August 2024190
July 2024191

A total of 839 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202593
March 202593
February 202571
January 202554
December 202450
November 202466
October 202492
September 202458
August 202495
July 202499

A total of 687 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202575
March 202555
February 202542
January 202553
December 202440
November 202481
October 202484
September 202471
August 202478
July 202458

A total of 621 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202547
March 202561
February 202556
January 202547
December 202444
November 202446
October 202459
September 202445
August 202474
July 202478

A total of 525 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202552
March 202560
February 202548
January 202553
December 202436
November 202453
October 202438
September 202437
August 202457
July 202456

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 349 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 275 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202512
March 202537
February 202522
January 202527
December 202416
November 202431
October 202433
September 202419
August 202429
July 202425

High Crime Locations Merthyr Tydfil in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
Drugs1
2. Coedcae Row (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Greenfield Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting1
Public order1
6. John Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Robbery1

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