GLAN YR AFON, CF46 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF46 5HY

GLAN YR AFON, CF46 5HY, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This CF46 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF46 5HY, encompassing approximately 2507 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF46 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Navigation Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fox Street with total crimes: 2
  • Evan Street with total crimes: 1

GLAN YR AFON, CF46 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.18-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.97120.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.79100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.18-28.57%
Public order31.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.98-36.36%
Other theft42.79300.00%
Public order21.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

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 offences115.9837.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.390.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 offences87.98166.67%
Public order33.1950.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 offences33.59-40.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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 offences55.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.9933.33%
Public order21.60100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences75.58-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.7950.00%
Public order42.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Shoplifting20.80-77.78%
Burglary10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.56350.00%
Shoplifting93.59800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Navigation Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fox Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Evan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bargoed Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Perrott Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1