Crime Rate in Cyfarthfa: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cyfarthfa

The total recorded crimes in Cyfarthfa, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cyfarthfa crime rate of 13.54 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 Cyfarthfa, encompassing approximately 5,318 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cyfarthfa Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Cyfarthfa?

To understand the safety of Cyfarthfa, we need to analyze Cyfarthfa crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Cyfarthfa reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 889 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cyfarthfa witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Cyfarthfa experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 916 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cyfarthfa witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merthyr Tydfil, Cyfarthfa has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Cyfarthfa Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cyfarthfa has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 13.54 ranking 3th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Cyfarthfa crimes were 889. The crime rate of Cyfarthfa in 2024 was 167.16 (year) or 13.93 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cyfarthfa were around 916 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.24 (year) or 14.35 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cyfarthfa)CrimesRank (Cyfarthfa)CrimesRank (Cyfarthfa)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos99 2896 2943 2
Park59 5789 5836 4
Dowlais and Pant70 4797 4776 5
Treharris35 8424 8501 6
Plymouth42 7514 6493 7
Penydarren46 6479 7470 8
Bedlinog and Trelewis21 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale29 10380 9278 10
Vaynor32 9313 10271 11

Cyfarthfa Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202531
April 202524
March 202519
February 202520
January 202521
December 202422
November 202416
October 202427
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202517
April 202514
March 20253
February 20259
January 202511
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202515
May 202512
April 20258
March 202516
February 202512
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 202511
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cyfarthfa in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Meadow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Heol Brychan (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Llwyn Gollen (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Heol Llwyn Onnen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Twyncarmel (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Heolgerrig (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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