WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Cyfarthfa, Merthyr Tydfil

Comprehensive safety analysis for Cyfarthfa, localized within Merthyr Tydfil.

Total Crimes

87
trending_up +13.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

115.51per 1k
trending_up +0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,277

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences40
Shoplifting18
Public Order8
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Drug Offences4
Other Crime3
Other Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1
13
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Shoplifting: 9Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
13
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1
9
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 2
7
On or near Clos Cribyn Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Heol Bryn-Y-Gwyddyl Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Penderyn Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Heol Tai Mawr Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Parc Cwm Pant Bach Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Merthyr Tydfil district.

Local Rank

#10safest in Merthyr Tydfil

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

97.4per 1k

Local Policing

Vaynor

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Local Priorities

Speeding Vehicles - Crabtree Walk

Issued: 8 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 8 Mar 2026

Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill

Issued: 8 Dec 2025

Status Update

Reports around off-road bikes has reduced in recent months. We will continue to monitor the situation in the meantime.

Actioned: 8 Mar 2026

Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill

Issued: 10 Sep 2025

Status Update

We’ve seized vehicles and taken enforcement action, including reporting individuals riding off-road bikes.

Actioned: 8 Dec 2025

Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicular)

Issued: 10 Sep 2025

Status Update

Roads Policing officers have been advised and are regularly making patrols of A465/A470 to educate and speak to drivers where appropriate.

Actioned: 8 Dec 2025

Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill

Issued: 17 Jun 2025

Status Update

We’ve seized vehicles and taken enforcement action, including reporting individuals riding off-road bikes.

Actioned: 10 Sep 2025

Engagement Events

JUL17

Vaynor PACT - Pontsticill Memorial Hall

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schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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CF48 2UE, Merthyr Tydfil

SEP6

Vaynor PACT - Pontsticill Memorial Hall

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schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Memorial Hall, Merthyr Tydfil

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