FORSYTHIA CLOSE, CF47 9DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF47 9DR

FORSYTHIA CLOSE, CF47 9DR, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.87 per 1,000 population. This CF47 9DR 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 9DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 9DR, encompassing approximately 1680 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF47 9DR area, explore the CF47 9DR 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)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CF47 9DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 5
  • Gurnos Road with total crimes: 3
  • Birch Grove with total crimes: 3

FORSYTHIA CLOSE, CF47 9DR 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 Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.878.33%
Public order77.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.16-33.33%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.280.00%
Public order47.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-25.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.06-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson47.14100.00%
Public order32.38-25.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In June 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 offences1314.8744.44%
Public order47.73-42.86%
Other theft22.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.68-30.77%
Public order75.3540.00%
Other theft14.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 offences1319.04116.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.73166.67%
Public order54.76400.00%
Other theft22.97100.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson611.30500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.57-40.00%
Public order11.78-83.33%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 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 offences1015.470.00%
Public order65.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.570.00%
Other theft32.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92-28.57%
Drugs25.950.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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 offences1412.4916.67%
Public order38.330.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour37.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-50.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.66-6.67%
Public order48.33-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.3833.33%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.820.00%
Public order118.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bramble Close
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Gurnos Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Birch Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Blackthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crabapple Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hornbeam Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lavender Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lupin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penyfan View
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Heather Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Public order1