Crime Rate in Gurnos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gurnos

The total recorded crimes in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gurnos crime rate of 4.17 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 Gurnos, encompassing approximately 15,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Gurnos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Blackthorn Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gurnos?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Gurnos reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 896 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gurnos witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Gurnos experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 943 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gurnos witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gurnos Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gurnos has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Gurnos crimes were 896. The crime rate of Gurnos in 2024 was 59.32 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gurnos were around 943 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.44 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gurnos)CrimesRank (Gurnos)CrimesRank (Gurnos)
Town92 11,558 11,383 1
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
Bedlinog and Trelewis18 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale34 9380 9278 10

Gurnos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 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 (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202530
March 202539
February 202525
January 202532
December 202426
November 202434
October 202426
September 202429
August 202431
July 202429
June 202474
May 202436

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20258
February 20256
January 202513
December 20245
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 202512
January 202510
December 20241
November 202412
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
July 202414
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202414
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Gurnos in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blackthorn Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Maple Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Alder Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chestnut Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Cypress Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lavender Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lupin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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