Crime Rate in Gurnos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gurnos

The total recorded crimes in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gurnos crime rate of 6.55 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 Gurnos, encompassing approximately 15,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (23.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Gurnos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Lupin Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Gurnos?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Gurnos reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 896 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gurnos witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Gurnos experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 943 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gurnos witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gurnos Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gurnos has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 6.55 ranking 2th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Gurnos crimes were 896. The crime rate of Gurnos in 2024 was 59.32 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gurnos were around 943 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.44 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gurnos)CrimesRank (Gurnos)CrimesRank (Gurnos)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Cyfarthfa72 3889 3916 3
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

Gurnos 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202538
May 202528
April 202530
March 202539
February 202525
January 202532
December 202426
November 202434
October 202426
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 20259
April 202515
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20257
April 20251
March 20258
February 20256
January 202513
December 20245
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 202512
January 202510
December 20241
November 202412
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202414
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 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
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Gurnos in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
2. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Lupin Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Gurnos Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birch Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Yew Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Whitebeam Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Honeysuckle Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gwaelodygarth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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