CF47 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 8DJ

CF47 8DJ, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This CF47 8DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF47 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF47 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 8DJ, encompassing approximately 3250 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CF47 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Lewis Terrace with total crimes: 1

CF47 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9233.33%
Burglary22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-60.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.31-50.00%
Public order63.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.0066.67%
Vehicle crime56.1566.67%
Public order41.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-60.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.23140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.15-66.67%
Other theft11.540.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.61150.00%
Public order54.6166.67%
Burglary31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84-40.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.38-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5490.91%
Other theft36.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.92-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54300.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.77-15.79%
Public order24.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.840.00%
Public order55.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 20245
March 202415
February 20246
January 202410
December 202321
November 202311
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF47 8DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lewis Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Seward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fronwen Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Acacia Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Gwaelodygarth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Ash Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1