Crime Rate in Vaynor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vaynor

The total recorded crimes in Vaynor, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vaynor crime rate of 68.83 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 Vaynor, encompassing approximately 464 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Vaynor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol-Y-Cae with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Vaynor?

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

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Vaynor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 313 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Vaynor recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Vaynor had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 271 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Vaynor recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Vaynor Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Vaynor has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 68.83 ranking 9th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Vaynor crimes were 313. The crime rate of Vaynor in 2024 was 673.26 (year) or 56.11 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Vaynor were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 582.92 (year) or 48.58 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vaynor)CrimesRank (Vaynor)CrimesRank (Vaynor)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos99 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa72 3889 3916 3
Park59 5789 5836 4
Dowlais and Pant70 4797 4776 5
Treharris35 8424 8501 6
Plymouth42 7514 6493 7
Penydarren46 6479 7470 8
Bedlinog and Trelewis21 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale29 10380 9278 10

Vaynor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 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 Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 202517
April 202512
March 20257
February 202512
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
March 20254
February 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Vaynor in July 2025

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

1. Heol-Y-Cae (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Upper High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Laburnum Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Maesgwynne (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cyfarthfa Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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