CF47 8DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 8DT

CF47 8DT, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.82 per 1,000 population. This CF47 8DT 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 8DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 8DT, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CF47 8DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Post Office Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Glebeland Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

CF47 8DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.82-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour77.86-66.67%
Public order72.62-50.00%
Burglary62.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.92-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour218.2350.00%
Public order147.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.24-33.33%
Shoplifting42.99-20.00%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Other theft21.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3134.04-3.12%
Public order1411.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.24-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.24140.00%
Other theft64.49100.00%
Shoplifting52.2466.67%
Other crime21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.1828.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.97-40.00%
Public order105.6142.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.74-16.67%
Burglary41.8733.33%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Shoplifting31.12-25.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2530.6747.06%
Violence and sexual offences259.35-10.71%
Public order79.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.62-14.29%
Shoplifting42.24100.00%
Other theft41.50-33.33%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.476.25%
Criminal damage and arson76.36600.00%
Public order72.62-22.22%
Other theft62.6220.00%
Other crime32.240.00%
Shoplifting21.12-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour1610.4745.45%
Shoplifting105.98400.00%
Public order93.740.00%
Other theft53.3725.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.94-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.98-35.29%
Public order94.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.37800.00%
Other theft43.37300.00%
Burglary21.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.44-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour179.35750.00%
Public order96.3612.50%
Burglary43.37300.00%
Other theft11.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.5719.23%
Public order811.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9966.67%
Drugs41.870.00%
Shoplifting41.50100.00%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.214.00%
Public order69.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-73.33%
Other theft31.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.1913.64%
Anti-social behaviour159.35114.29%
Public order65.61-33.33%
Other theft52.240.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.070.00%
Public order98.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.620.00%
Other theft52.240.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Burglary31.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202421
July 202414
June 202415
May 202425
April 202417
March 202416
February 202411
January 202417
December 20232
November 20234
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202431
June 202432
May 202425
April 202428
March 202428
February 202424
January 202425
December 202331
November 202326
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20249
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234
September 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Post Office Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glebeland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Penry Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Roberts Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Coffins Row
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Howell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brewery Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunnybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tramroad Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Avenue De Clichy
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Heol S O Davies
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cwrt Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tudor Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Brychan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Llwyfen Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Mount Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. West Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Saxon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Danyparc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A4102
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Old Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1