Crime Rate in Dowlais and Pant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dowlais and Pant

The total recorded crimes in Dowlais and Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dowlais and Pant crime rate of 14.61 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 Dowlais and Pant, encompassing approximately 4,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Dowlais and Pant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glanmorlais with total crimes: 7
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Coedcae Row with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dowlais and Pant?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Dowlais and Pant reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 797 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dowlais and Pant witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Dowlais and Pant experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 776 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dowlais and Pant witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dowlais and Pant Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dowlais and Pant has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 14.61 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Dowlais and Pant crimes were 797. The crime rate of Dowlais and Pant in 2024 was 166.36 (year) or 13.86 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dowlais and Pant were around 776 crimes with yearly crime rate of 161.98 (year) or 13.50 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dowlais and Pant)CrimesRank (Dowlais and Pant)CrimesRank (Dowlais and Pant)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos99 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa72 3889 3916 3
Park59 5789 5836 4
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

Dowlais and Pant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202525
April 202518
March 202516
February 202516
January 202522
December 202418
November 202415
October 202411
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202511
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202412
October 202415
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Dowlais and Pant in July 2025

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

1. Glanmorlais (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Cross Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Coedcae Row (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
4. Heol Bonymaen (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cross Ifor Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Coed-Cae (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Heol-Y-Castell (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Morlais Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Francis Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Row (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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