CF47 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 9DB

CF47 9DB, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This CF47 9DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF47 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF47 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 9DB, encompassing approximately 1917 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

CF47 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackthorn Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Forsythia Close with total crimes: 4
  • Gurnos Road with total crimes: 3

CF47 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.13-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.30100.00%
Public order32.09-40.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.1725.00%
Public order57.82-44.44%
Burglary32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In May 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 offences1215.65-7.69%
Public order96.2680.00%
Vehicle crime24.690.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.2162.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.78166.67%
Public order54.17400.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-85.71%

In March 2024, 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 offences812.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.65-40.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order10.52-83.33%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.13-7.69%
Public order66.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13400.00%
Other theft32.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.95-7.14%
Public order36.780.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.04-6.67%
Public order37.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.61-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour37.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-62.50%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.266.25%
Criminal damage and arson88.8760.00%
Public order44.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.34-23.81%
Public order128.3571.43%
Criminal damage and arson56.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.04110.00%
Public order710.95600.00%
Other theft63.65200.00%
Burglary43.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-60.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317
September 202316
August 202321
July 202310

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 202312
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Blackthorn Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Forsythia Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gurnos Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Birch Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Spruce Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pine Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Larch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fernhill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pen Gurnos
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Penyfan View
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Lavender Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lupin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1