Crime Rate in Bedlinog and Trelewis: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedlinog and Trelewis

The total recorded crimes in Bedlinog and Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedlinog and Trelewis crime rate of 16.88 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 Bedlinog and Trelewis, encompassing approximately 1,066 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bedlinog and Trelewis Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 3
  • Upper High Street with total crimes: 3
  • George Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bedlinog and Trelewis?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Bedlinog and Trelewis demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 311 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bedlinog and Trelewis recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Bedlinog and Trelewis had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 280 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bedlinog and Trelewis recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bedlinog and Trelewis Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bedlinog and Trelewis has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 16.88 ranking 11th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Bedlinog and Trelewis crimes were 311. The crime rate of Bedlinog and Trelewis in 2024 was 291.72 (year) or 24.31 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedlinog and Trelewis were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 262.64 (year) or 21.89 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedlinog and Trelewis)CrimesRank (Bedlinog and Trelewis)CrimesRank (Bedlinog and Trelewis)
Town92 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos63 4896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa85 2889 3916 3
Dowlais and Pant67 3797 4776 5
Park35 8789 5836 4
Penydarren51 5479 7470 8
Treharris27 10424 8501 6
Plymouth42 6514 6493 7
Vaynor36 7313 10271 11
Merthyr Vale34 9380 9278 10

Bedlinog and Trelewis Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
May 20245

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202516
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 202415
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bedlinog and Trelewis in May 2025

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

1. Pleasant View (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Upper High Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bontnewydd Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bedlinog Terrace (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Moriah Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lewis Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Primrose Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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