CF47 8YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 8YE

CF47 8YE, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.39 per 1,000 population. This CF47 8YE 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 8YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 8YE, encompassing approximately 2765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)

CF47 8YE Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 18
  • Post Office Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Glebeland Street with total crimes: 5

CF47 8YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.3913.64%
Shoplifting139.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.70-47.62%
Public order83.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.89-14.29%
Burglary42.1733.33%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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 offences2233.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour217.9523.53%
Public order167.59-5.88%
Shoplifting135.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.70-53.33%
Burglary32.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3339.4113.79%
Public order1711.9313.33%
Anti-social behaviour176.15-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson156.1587.50%
Shoplifting135.42-58.06%
Other crime44.7033.33%
Other theft31.45-25.00%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3144.4729.17%
Violence and sexual offences2911.217.41%
Anti-social behaviour2310.48-11.54%
Public order158.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.4260.00%
Other theft42.89-20.00%
Burglary41.4533.33%
Other crime31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.768.33%
Shoplifting249.40242.86%
Public order128.689.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.34-50.00%
Other theft51.81-37.50%
Burglary31.81200.00%
Other crime31.08-25.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.16-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour249.76-7.69%
Public order118.68-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.98900.00%
Other theft83.6233.33%
Shoplifting72.89-75.86%
Other crime42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Burglary10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2941.22123.08%
Violence and sexual offences2910.483.57%
Anti-social behaviour2610.4885.71%
Public order129.409.09%
Other theft64.3450.00%
Burglary42.17300.00%
Possession of weapons31.450.00%
Drugs11.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.7321.74%
Anti-social behaviour1410.12-46.15%
Shoplifting135.060.00%
Public order114.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.98300.00%
Other theft42.89300.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2630.73188.89%
Violence and sexual offences239.40-34.29%
Shoplifting138.32-18.75%
Public order114.70-15.38%
Burglary43.98300.00%
Theft from the person31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-60.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.262.94%
Shoplifting1612.65-15.79%
Public order135.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.25-16.67%
Other theft41.810.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Possession of weapons21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.4530.77%
Shoplifting1912.295.56%
Public order136.8785.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-71.43%
Other theft42.170.00%
Theft from the person21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.400.00%
Shoplifting187.590.00%
Public order76.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202417
June 202415
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202413
June 202431
May 202424
April 20247
March 202429
February 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202417
June 202423
May 202426
April 202424
March 202426
February 202414
January 202426
December 20239
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202433
June 202429
May 202427
April 202427
March 202429
February 202428
January 202423
December 202335
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. John Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Post Office Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glebeland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Masonic Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Penry Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Roberts Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Brewery Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sunnybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. The Rink
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bryntirion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Upper Thomas Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Tramroad Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Avenue De Clichy
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cwrt Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tudor Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Danyparc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A4102
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1