Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.32 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 1,558 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 650. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Town has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 1th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 1,558. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
Gurnos63 4896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa85 2889 3916 3
Dowlais and Pant67 3797 4776 5
Park35 8789 5836 4
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 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 (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (104 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202512
February 202518
January 20255
December 20247
November 202417
October 202423
September 202410
August 202429
July 202421
June 202458
May 202429

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 366 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202534
March 202519
February 202514
January 202516
December 202420
November 202423
October 202432
September 202418
August 202418
July 202416
June 2024104
May 202438

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202528
February 202536
January 202528
December 202429
November 202418
October 202430
September 202427
August 202422
July 202437
June 202464
May 202434

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 202420
July 202417
June 202434
May 202416

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 202411
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 202416
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. John Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Taff Vale Court (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Roberts Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Arfryn Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cobden Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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