Crime Rate in Dowlais and Pant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dowlais and Pant

The total recorded crimes in Dowlais and Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dowlais and Pant crime rate of 13.36 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 Dowlais and Pant, encompassing approximately 4,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Dowlais and Pant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coedcae Row with total crimes: 25
  • Glynne Jones Court with total crimes: 3
  • Overton Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dowlais and Pant?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Dowlais and Pant reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 797 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dowlais and Pant witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dowlais and Pant experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 776 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dowlais and Pant witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dowlais and Pant Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dowlais and Pant has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 13.36 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Dowlais and Pant crimes were 797. The crime rate of Dowlais and Pant in 2024 was 166.36 (year) or 13.86 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dowlais and Pant were around 776 crimes with yearly crime rate of 161.98 (year) or 13.50 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merthyr Tydfil)CrimesRank (Merthyr Tydfil)CrimesRank (Merthyr Tydfil)
Town95 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos91 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa82 3889 3916 3
Park59 5789 5836 4
Treharris31 9424 8501 6
Plymouth44 7514 6493 7
Penydarren55 6479 7470 8
Vaynor35 8313 10271 11
Bedlinog and Trelewis29 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale29 10380 9278 10

Dowlais and Pant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202522
December 202418
November 202415
October 202411
September 202423
August 202424
July 202414
June 202434
May 202427
April 202423

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245
July 202415
June 202416
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202412
October 202415
September 202414
August 202413
July 202413
June 202432
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Dowlais and Pant in March 2025

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

1. Coedcae Row (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Glynne Jones Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Overton Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol-Y-Bryniau (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Cross Morlais Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rhes Isaf (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wern Isaf (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Y Graig (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Heol Bonymaen (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Heol Rhyd-Y-Bedd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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