Crime Rate in Merthyr Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merthyr Vale

The total recorded crimes in Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merthyr Vale crime rate of 18.37 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 Vale, encompassing approximately 1,578 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Merthyr Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aberfan Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Bryngoleu with total crimes: 4
  • Canonbie Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Merthyr Vale?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Merthyr Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 380 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Merthyr Vale recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Merthyr Vale had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 278 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Merthyr Vale recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Merthyr Vale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Merthyr Vale has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 18.37 ranking 10th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Merthyr Vale crimes were 380. The crime rate of Merthyr Vale in 2024 was 240.67 (year) or 20.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Merthyr Vale were around 278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 176.07 (year) or 14.67 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merthyr Tydfil)CrimesRank (Merthyr Tydfil)CrimesRank (Merthyr Tydfil)
Town95 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos91 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa82 3889 3916 3
Park59 5789 5836 4
Dowlais and Pant64 4797 4776 5
Treharris31 9424 8501 6
Plymouth44 7514 6493 7
Penydarren55 6479 7470 8
Vaynor35 8313 10271 11
Bedlinog and Trelewis29 11311 11280 9

Merthyr Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 202411
June 202428
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 202413
June 202430
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20252
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Merthyr Vale in March 2025

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

1. Aberfan Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bryngoleu (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Canonbie Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rhodfa'R Crëyr (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Moy Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coronation Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Aberfan Fawr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Darren Las (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Yr Hen Laethdy (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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