WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Penydarren Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Penydarren, localized within Merthyr Tydfil.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.59per 1k

Total Population

15,698

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences10

Vehicle Crime5

Other Theft3

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Public Order2

Anti-social Behaviour1

Robbery1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Mitchell Crescent Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Seward Street Map	Vehicle crime: 2	2
On or near Second Avenue Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Roberts Avenue Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Rocky Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Haydn Terrace Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Tanybryn Place Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near A465 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Council Street Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Gwaunfarren Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1