CF48 1AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 1AT

CF48 1AT, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.90 per 1,000 population. This CF48 1AT 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 1AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 1AT, encompassing approximately 1107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

CF48 1AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Post Office Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Llys Corona with total crimes: 6

CF48 1AT 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2365.9035.29%
Shoplifting2020.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour818.05-63.64%
Public order77.22-53.33%
Burglary46.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.61-63.64%
Vehicle crime23.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2491.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour2221.6769.23%
Violence and sexual offences1719.86-41.38%
Public order1515.35-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson1113.54120.00%
Other theft49.930.00%
Burglary33.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.71200.00%
Drugs12.710.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2980.347.41%
Public order1626.1860.00%
Shoplifting1614.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1314.44-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson511.7425.00%
Other theft44.5133.33%
Bicycle theft13.610.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2780.3412.50%
Shoplifting2024.3781.82%
Anti-social behaviour1518.05-34.78%
Public order1013.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson49.03-42.86%
Burglary33.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.7150.00%
Other theft32.71-25.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Robbery11.810.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2478.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2321.6735.29%
Shoplifting1120.76-38.89%
Public order99.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.1216.67%
Other theft46.32-20.00%
Burglary33.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.71100.00%
Drugs21.81100.00%
Possession of weapons11.81-50.00%
Other crime10.90-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2883.05-9.68%
Shoplifting1825.28-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1716.25-37.04%
Public order915.35125.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.120.00%
Other theft55.4266.67%
Other crime34.510.00%
Possession of weapons22.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Theft from the person10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3180.3419.23%
Anti-social behaviour2727.98170.00%
Shoplifting1924.37280.00%
Public order417.15-69.23%
Other theft33.61-25.00%
Theft from the person22.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2662.2913.04%
Public order1323.4785.71%
Anti-social behaviour1011.74-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson69.03500.00%
Shoplifting55.42-58.33%
Other theft44.51300.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Burglary12.710.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2358.6821.05%
Anti-social behaviour1820.76500.00%
Shoplifting1216.250.00%
Public order710.8316.67%
Other theft16.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-80.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other crime10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.90-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1951.45-24.00%
Shoplifting1217.15-52.00%
Public order610.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.42400.00%
Other crime34.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-40.00%
Drugs32.710.00%
Burglary22.710.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2561.3838.89%
Shoplifting2522.5713.64%
Public order722.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.32-61.54%
Other theft24.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2263.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences1819.86-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour1316.2562.50%
Other theft511.7425.00%
Public order54.51-44.44%
Vehicle crime34.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.71-66.67%
Burglary11.81-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2267.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2019.860.00%
Public order918.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.220.00%
Other theft45.420.00%
Burglary43.610.00%
Robbery13.610.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202416
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202416
June 202420
May 202411
April 202418
March 202419
February 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 202325
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202422
July 202413
June 202415
May 202423
April 202417
March 202427
February 202410
January 202418
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202429
June 202427
May 202424
April 202428
March 202431
February 202426
January 202423
December 202319
November 202325
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 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
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Post Office Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Llys Corona
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Glebeland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Penry Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Coffins Row
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Howell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brewery Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sunnybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Avenue De Clichy
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heol S O Davies
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cwrt Y Bragdy
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Brychan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Llwyfen Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A4102
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1