PALM ROAD, CF47 9BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 9BT

PALM ROAD, CF47 9BT, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population. This CF47 9BT 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 9BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 9BT, encompassing approximately 3092 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF47 9BT area, explore the CF47 9BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF47 9BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cypress Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 3

PALM ROAD, CF47 9BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.20-11.54%
Other theft47.4433.33%
Other crime41.290.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Shoplifting31.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.7830.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.41133.33%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Public order41.62-60.00%
Burglary41.29100.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-60.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.81-28.57%
Public order106.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-62.50%
Burglary20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.69-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour89.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5975.00%
Public order52.26-64.29%
Vehicle crime51.6225.00%
Burglary41.62100.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.34123.08%
Public order149.38250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Drugs31.2950.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.020.00%
Public order44.20100.00%
Shoplifting31.2950.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-71.43%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.358.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.2075.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-42.86%
Burglary21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Public order20.65-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 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 offences1215.20-36.84%
Public order93.88125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9116.67%
Possession of weapons62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In January 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 offences1914.55-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour66.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-20.00%
Public order41.29-42.86%
Other theft31.290.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.1123.81%
Public order78.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Other crime31.62200.00%
Other theft30.97-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.17-8.70%
Other theft86.79700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.59-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-37.50%
Drugs51.62150.00%
Shoplifting31.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.910.00%
Public order62.590.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202420
June 202428
May 202429
April 202413
March 202413
February 202412
January 202419
December 202326
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20246
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 202414
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
October 20236

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF47 9BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cypress Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Gurnos Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Birch Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Blackthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rowan Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Maple Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crabapple Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Plane Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Acacia Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Ash Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cedar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Palm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Larch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Yew Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1