Crime Rate in Merthyr Tydfil: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merthyr Tydfil

The total recorded crimes in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil in January 2025 are around 501 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merthyr Tydfil crime rate of 8.51 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 Merthyr Tydfil, encompassing approximately 58,839 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (32.50% increase)
Merthyr Tydfil Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Clos Sant Iago with total crimes: 14
  • John Street with total crimes: 14

Merthyr Tydfil Police Info:

South Wales Police

Merthyr Tydfil Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (83 crimes), and the safest, Vaynor (17 crimes), is 66 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Merthyr Tydfil.

Similarly, the area of Gelli-deg & Town (146 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Treharris & Trelewis (30 crimes), with a difference of 116 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Merthyr Tydfil.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town83
Gurnos76
Cyfarthfa75
Dowlais and Pant63
Plymouth51

Safest Wards:

Park35
Bedlinog and Trelewis23
Merthyr Vale22
Treharris21
Vaynor17

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gelli-deg & Town146
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill103
Dowlais76
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog68
Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare42

Safest Areas:

Dowlais76
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog68
Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare42
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park36
Treharris & Trelewis30

Merthyr Tydfil Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (187 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 176 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (169 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (169 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (190 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 191 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (434 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (214 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202414
November 202421
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202432

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418

A total of 1694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 211.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 434 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025187
December 2024176
November 2024169
October 2024178
September 2024169
August 2024190
July 2024191
June 2024434

A total of 706 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 88.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202450
November 202466
October 202492
September 202458
August 202495
July 202499
June 2024192

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 679 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202440
November 202481
October 202484
September 202471
August 202478
July 202458
June 2024214

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 537 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202547
December 202444
November 202446
October 202459
September 202445
August 202474
July 202478
June 2024144

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202411
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417
June 202438

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202528
December 202433
November 202419
October 202438
September 202430
August 202432
July 202430
June 202458

A total of 256 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202416
November 202431
October 202433
September 202419
August 202429
July 202425
June 202476

A total of 438 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202436
November 202453
October 202438
September 202437
August 202457
July 202456
June 2024108

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Merthyr Tydfil in January 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Clos Sant Iago (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. John Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Public order1
5. Blackthorn Avenue (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1

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