Crime Rate in Merthyr Tydfil: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merthyr Tydfil

The total recorded crimes in Merthyr Tydfil, UK in January 2026 are around 544 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merthyr Tydfil crime rate of 9.25 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: (215) incidents (29.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (53) incidents (3.92% increase)
Merthyr Tydfil Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area 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 (119 crimes), and the safest, Bedlinog and Trelewis (18 crimes), is 101 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Merthyr Tydfil.

Similarly, the area of Gelli-deg & Town (191 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Treharris & Trelewis (33 crimes), with a difference of 158 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Merthyr Tydfil.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town119
Cyfarthfa87
Gurnos68
Park65
Dowlais and Pant50

Safest Wards:

Vaynor31
Plymouth27
Treharris26
Merthyr Vale20
Bedlinog and Trelewis18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gelli-deg & Town191
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill97
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park65
Dowlais63
Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare49

Safest Areas:

Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park65
Dowlais63
Pentre-bach & Mountain Hare49
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog46
Treharris & Trelewis33

Merthyr Tydfil Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (215 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 166 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (194 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (210 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (165 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (72 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (206 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 228 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (183 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (213 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (220 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (93 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (208 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 214 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202518
November 202514
October 202516
September 202519
August 202521
July 202511
June 202516
May 202519
April 202511
March 202524
February 202530

A total of 349 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202533
November 202526
October 202523
September 202524
August 202525
July 202523
June 202527
May 202537
April 202539
March 202531
February 202532

A total of 655 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 202544
November 202547
October 202569
September 202541
August 202566
July 202557
June 202555
May 202564
April 202547
March 202561
February 202556

A total of 2422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026215
December 2025166
November 2025194
October 2025210
September 2025165
August 2025206
July 2025228
June 2025183
May 2025213
April 2025220
March 2025208
February 2025214

A total of 588 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202653
December 202551
November 202549
October 202540
September 202548
August 202546
July 202560
June 202546
May 202535
April 202552
March 202560
February 202548

A total of 948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202681
December 202554
November 202561
October 202573
September 202572
August 202590
July 2025115
June 202577
May 202568
April 202593
March 202593
February 202571

A total of 306 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202629
December 202512
November 202513
October 202531
September 202525
August 202533
July 202535
June 202533
May 202524
April 202512
March 202537
February 202522

A total of 586 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202643
December 202541
November 202543
October 202544
September 202545
August 202553
July 202544
June 202551
May 202550
April 202575
March 202555
February 202542

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 207 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202522
November 202513
October 202520
September 202513
August 202519
July 202519
June 202517
May 202514
April 202517
March 202524
February 202515

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202514
November 202513
October 202511
September 202516
August 202513
July 202520
June 202517
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20257
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Merthyr Tydfil in January 2026

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

1. John Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Other crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

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