Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coffins Row with total crimes: 5
  • Llys Corona with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • 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 areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • 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 May 2025 the Park has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Town92 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos63 4896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa85 2889 3916 3
Dowlais and Pant67 3797 4776 5
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 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 Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202528
February 202522
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202421
September 202413
August 202416
July 202420
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202419
October 202415
September 202421
August 202421
July 202418
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246

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

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Park in May 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 offences5
2. Llys Corona (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stuart Street (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A4102 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pandy Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brecon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cyfarthfa Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Llwyn Berry (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aberdare Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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