CF46 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF46 5EX

CF46 5EX, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This CF46 5EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF46 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF46 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF46 5EX, encompassing approximately 2292 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF46 5EX area, explore the CF46 5EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF46 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parc Wenallt with total crimes: 3
  • Williams Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Fox Street with total crimes: 3

CF46 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.03175.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.62100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.24-33.33%
Public order31.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.85-45.45%
Other theft42.62300.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.800.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.29166.67%
Public order33.4950.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 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 offences33.93-40.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.1833.33%
Public order21.75100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.11-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9142.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.36100.00%
Public order42.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Shoplifting20.87-77.78%
Burglary10.870.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.34800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.93600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour33.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-87.50%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.49-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.930.00%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20231
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237
August 20239

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parc Wenallt
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Williams Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Fox Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 4. High Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Evan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Railway Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Oakland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Navigation Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bontnewydd Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Beechcroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1