Crime Rate in Penydarren: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penydarren

The total recorded crimes in Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penydarren crime rate of 2.93 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 Penydarren, encompassing approximately 15,697 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Penydarren Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tenth Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penydarren?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Penydarren demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 479 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penydarren recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Penydarren had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 470 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penydarren recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merthyr Tydfil, Penydarren has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Penydarren Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penydarren has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 6th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Penydarren crimes were 479. The crime rate of Penydarren in 2024 was 30.51 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penydarren were around 470 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.94 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penydarren)CrimesRank (Penydarren)CrimesRank (Penydarren)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos99 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa72 3889 3916 3
Park59 5789 5836 4
Dowlais and Pant70 4797 4776 5
Treharris35 8424 8501 6
Plymouth42 7514 6493 7
Bedlinog and Trelewis21 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale29 10380 9278 10
Vaynor32 9313 10271 11

Penydarren 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202523
April 202524
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
August 20249

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Penydarren in July 2025

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

1. Tenth Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Second Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Third Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Marshall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eleventh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Twelfth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tanybryn Place (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Council Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Clos Thomas Dyke (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Garden City (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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