Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.14 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coffins Row with total crimes: 5
  • Heol S O Davies with total crimes: 4
  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 789 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 836 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Park has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 5th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 789. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 836 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 4 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
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 Vale29 10380 9278 10

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202522
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202421
September 202413
August 202416
July 202420
June 202450
May 202422
April 202417

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202419
October 202415
September 202421
August 202421
July 202418
June 202436
May 20247
April 202417

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Park in March 2025

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

1. Coffins Row (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Heol S O Davies (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Park Terrace (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cwrt Y Bragdy (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dol Fieri (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pandy Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Llys Corona (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Pantycelynen (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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