Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.14 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coffins Row with total crimes: 8
  • Llys Corona with total crimes: 6
  • Vulcan Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 789 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 836 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Park has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 5th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 789. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 836 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos99 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa72 3889 3916 3
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

Park 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20251
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202520
April 202518
March 202528
February 202522
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202421
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202419
October 202415
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Park in July 2025

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

1. Coffins Row (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Llys Corona (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vulcan Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Pantycelynen (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Pandy Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Penry Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Vincent Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dixon Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Howell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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