Crime Rate in Penydarren: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penydarren

The total recorded crimes in Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penydarren crime rate of 3.25 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 Penydarren, encompassing approximately 15,697 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Penydarren Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Thomas Dyke with total crimes: 8
  • Seventh Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Tenth Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Penydarren?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Penydarren demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 479 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penydarren recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Penydarren had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 470 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penydarren recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penydarren Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penydarren has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 5th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Penydarren crimes were 479. The crime rate of Penydarren in 2024 was 30.51 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penydarren were around 470 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.94 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penydarren)CrimesRank (Penydarren)CrimesRank (Penydarren)
Town92 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos63 4896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa85 2889 3916 3
Dowlais and Pant67 3797 4776 5
Park35 8789 5836 4
Treharris27 10424 8501 6
Plymouth42 6514 6493 7
Vaynor36 7313 10271 11
Bedlinog and Trelewis18 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale34 9380 9278 10

Penydarren Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20248
July 202414
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Penydarren in May 2025

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

1. Clos Thomas Dyke (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Seventh Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Tenth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Third Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Seward Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eleventh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Haydn Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Urban Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hodges Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lewis Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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