WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Cyfarthfa Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Cyfarthfa, localized within Merthyr Tydfil.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

11.28per 1k

Total Population

5,318

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences20

Anti-social Behaviour13

Shoplifting10

Public Order5

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Robbery2

Weapons Possession2

Other Theft1

Other Crime1

Drug Offences1

Burglary1

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6Shoplifting: 5Bicycle theft: 1	12
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3Drugs: 1	10
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 5Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1	7
On or near Heol Bryn Selu Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Heol Brychan Map	Robbery: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Other theft: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near Erw Las Map	Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Clos Cribyn Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map	Public order: 1	1