What is the crime rate in Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil?

As of April 2026, the Penydarren ward has an annual crime rate of 72.48 per 1,000 residents with 34 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Penydarren ward?

The most common crime in Penydarren is Violence & Sexual Offences with 12 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 35.3% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Penydarren ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil

Comprehensive safety analysis for Penydarren, localized within Merthyr Tydfil.

Total Crimes

trending_up +21.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

72.48per 1k

trending_down -4.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,284

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences12

Anti-social Behaviour6

Public Order4

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Other Theft3

Shoplifting2

Other Crime2

Drug Offences1

Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Greenfield Terrace Map	Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Mitchell Crescent Map	Other crime: 1Other theft: 1	2
On or near Bishops Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Hodges Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Elim Street Map	Shoplifting: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near A465 Map	Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Haydn Terrace Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Marshall Crescent Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Edgar Street Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Third Avenue Map	Other crime: 1	1