CAER WERN, CF48 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 1AF

CAER WERN, CF48 1AF, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.12 per 1,000 population. This CF48 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF48 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF48 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 1AF, encompassing approximately 676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

CF48 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5

CAER WERN, CF48 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1659.1223.08%
Shoplifting723.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour510.35-58.33%
Public order37.39-75.00%
Drugs34.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.96-50.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1391.63-18.75%
Public order1219.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1217.739.09%
Shoplifting917.7328.57%
Criminal damage and arson613.3020.00%
Other theft28.870.00%
Drugs22.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.96100.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1682.7623.08%
Anti-social behaviour1123.65-26.67%
Shoplifting716.26-69.57%
Public order610.35-57.14%
Drugs68.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.8766.67%
Burglary27.390.00%
Theft from the person12.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23116.7515.00%
Anti-social behaviour1533.9925.00%
Public order1422.177.69%
Violence and sexual offences1320.690.00%
Drugs519.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.39-40.00%
Other crime34.430.00%
Other theft24.43100.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2097.54100.00%
Public order1329.5618.18%
Violence and sexual offences1319.21-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour1219.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.73400.00%
Vehicle crime17.39-50.00%
Other theft11.48-66.67%
Burglary11.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1693.11-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences1523.65-11.76%
Public order1122.17266.67%
Shoplifting1016.26-61.54%
Other theft314.7850.00%
Possession of weapons24.43100.00%
Vehicle crime22.96100.00%
Burglary12.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Drugs11.48-50.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26118.2330.00%
Anti-social behaviour2238.43214.29%
Violence and sexual offences1732.5170.00%
Public order325.12-72.73%
Burglary34.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.430.00%
Other theft22.96100.00%
Drugs22.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2085.7242.86%
Public order1129.56266.67%
Violence and sexual offences1016.26-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour714.78-58.82%
Drugs410.3533.33%
Vehicle crime25.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-33.33%
Theft from the person12.960.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1781.28466.67%
Shoplifting1425.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1320.690.00%
Public order319.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4350.00%
Drugs34.4350.00%
Robbery14.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1473.90-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences1320.690.00%
Other crime419.210.00%
Other theft45.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.91-57.14%
Public order34.43-40.00%
Burglary24.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-33.33%
Drugs22.96-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2087.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences1329.568.33%
Anti-social behaviour719.2116.67%
Drugs710.3575.00%
Public order510.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson37.390.00%
Other theft34.4350.00%
Theft from the person14.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1272.420.00%
Shoplifting1217.730.00%
Public order717.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.350.00%
Drugs48.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.910.00%
Other theft24.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Burglary12.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202412
April 202416
March 202422
February 20247
January 202417
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 20243
February 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202416
June 202413
May 202413
April 202415
March 202417
February 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202423
May 202420
April 202410
March 202426
February 202420
January 202414
December 202314
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
December 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF48 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Broad Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Masonic Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Penry Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Caedraw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Swan Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Avenue De Clichy
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1