WESTWOOD DRIVE, CF46 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF46 5BL

WESTWOOD DRIVE, CF46 5BL, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This CF46 5BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF46 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF46 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF46 5BL, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF46 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fir Tree Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Rodericks Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Commercial Terrace with total crimes: 1

WESTWOOD DRIVE, CF46 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-60.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.96-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.20400.00%
Vehicle crime13.200.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.84-50.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson611.510.00%
Public order53.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.76-25.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.79140.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Other theft22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF46 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fir Tree Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Rodericks Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Commercial Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Susannah Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1