THE AVENUE, CF47 8YT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 8YT

THE AVENUE, CF47 8YT, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This CF47 8YT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF47 postcode area, which has experienced 262 crimes and a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF47 8YT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 8YT, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CF47 8YT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Gwaelodygarth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chase View with total crimes: 3

THE AVENUE, CF47 8YT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.00-53.33%
Vehicle crime62.07200.00%
Public order61.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.26-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson74.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.07200.00%
Public order41.78100.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-60.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1945.45%
Vehicle crime54.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences116.8257.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07150.00%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 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 offences107.4166.67%
Public order62.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.78500.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0010.00%
Public order53.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.48100.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1125.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-71.43%
Drugs10.59-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.89-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson72.37600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07600.00%
Drugs42.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences177.41183.33%
Public order35.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.740.00%
Public order41.780.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 202416
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 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 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gwaelodygarth Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chase View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Rink
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cromwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trevethick Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gwaelodygarth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dane Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Penydarren Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Alexandra Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Heritage Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Taff Vale Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Dol Fieri
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Plantation Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bishops Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1