WEST GROVE, CF47 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 8HJ

WEST GROVE, CF47 8HJ, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This CF47 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF47 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Brewery Mews with total crimes: 2

WEST GROVE, CF47 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-33.33%
Public order31.260.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.85-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.2150.00%
Vehicle crime51.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58100.00%
Public order31.26-40.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.53-47.06%
Public order52.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5833.33%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2241.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.21300.00%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.43220.00%
Public order45.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-60.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson51.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.16-5.56%
Public order35.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.48125.00%
Other theft45.690.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour52.53400.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.220.00%
Public order26.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
October 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202417
May 202412
April 20248
March 202416
February 20245
January 202417
December 202318
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Brewery Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sunnybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gwaelodygarth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cwrt Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tudor Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brychan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Llwyfen Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mount Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. West Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saxon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1