Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.42 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 1,558 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Town has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 1,558. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Penydarren46 6479 7470 8
Bedlinog and Trelewis21 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale29 10380 9278 10
Vaynor32 9313 10271 11

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 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 (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202522
May 202515
April 202519
March 202512
February 202518
January 20255
December 20247
November 202417
October 202423
September 202410
August 202429

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 202411
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202514
April 202534
March 202519
February 202514
January 202516
December 202420
November 202423
October 202432
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202517
April 202524
March 202528
February 202536
January 202528
December 202429
November 202418
October 202430
September 202427
August 202422

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 202510
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

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

1. John Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Victoria Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Glebeland Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Caedraw Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swan Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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