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

Overview of Crime in CF47 9DS

FORSYTHIA CLOSE, CF47 9DS, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.30 per 1,000 population. This CF47 9DS 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 9DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF47 9DS, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CF47 9DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cypress Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 5
  • Gurnos Road with total crimes: 3

FORSYTHIA CLOSE, CF47 9DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.3012.50%
Public order89.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.3014.29%
Public order48.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-50.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.30-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson67.13100.00%
Public order43.050.00%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.300.00%
Public order48.65-60.00%
Burglary42.0433.33%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.3421.43%
Public order108.6566.67%
Burglary35.090.00%
Other theft11.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.3255.56%
Anti-social behaviour87.13166.67%
Public order64.07200.00%
Other theft33.0550.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-40.00%
Public order21.53-66.67%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Burglary11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences1215.27-7.69%
Public order66.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.05400.00%
Other theft32.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.20-23.53%
Public order26.62-33.33%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In December 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 offences1713.236.25%
Public order38.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Other theft21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.29-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour38.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-66.67%
Drugs31.53200.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.6780.00%
Public order54.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.940.00%
Public order159.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202414
June 202417
May 202417
April 202414
March 20249
February 202412
January 202413
December 202317
November 202316
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 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 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 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 9DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cypress Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bramble Close
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gurnos Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Birch Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Blackthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crabapple Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hornbeam Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lavender Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lupin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Larch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Penyfan View
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Heather Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Public order1