THE WALK, CF47 8RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 8RR

THE WALK, CF47 8RR, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This CF47 8RR 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 8RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 8RR, encompassing approximately 3542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF47 8RR area, explore the CF47 8RR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

CF47 8RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Roberts Lane with total crimes: 2

THE WALK, CF47 8RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.478.33%
Vehicle crime43.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-57.14%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order30.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.86-36.84%
Public order93.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.81-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson95.36125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5433.33%
Public order62.260.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8310.53%
Anti-social behaviour65.93-40.00%
Public order61.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.82-16.67%
Public order41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime41.13100.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.99-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour65.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69500.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Public order20.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.55109.09%
Public order86.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2666.67%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 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 offences117.34-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson63.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Public order20.85-77.78%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.70-4.17%
Public order96.4928.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.5560.00%
Public order76.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.73-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour64.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69150.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.360.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202419
June 202421
May 202419
April 202419
March 202423
February 202411
January 202423
December 202324
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Roberts Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brewery Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sunnybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Rink
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gwaelodygarth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cwrt Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tudor Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Brychan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Llwyfen Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mount Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Stuart Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. West Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Saxon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Danyparc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A4102
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1