CF48 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 1HY

CF48 1HY, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.98 per 1,000 population. This CF48 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 1HY, encompassing approximately 936 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF48 1HY area, explore the CF48 1HY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

CF48 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Llys Corona with total crimes: 6
  • Pantycelynen with total crimes: 3

CF48 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.98-4.76%
Public order421.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.20-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2140.6023.53%
Violence and sexual offences522.430.00%
Other theft35.340.00%
Vehicle crime23.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Public order22.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Burglary12.140.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1730.98-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences518.1666.67%
Public order35.34200.00%
Other theft33.20200.00%
Bicycle theft13.200.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1828.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.2350.00%
Burglary23.20100.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.89-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences26.41100.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1724.57142.86%
Public order318.1650.00%
Other theft13.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.48200.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-66.67%
Other crime12.140.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.1620.00%
Shoplifting36.41-75.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1222.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.82150.00%
Burglary25.340.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-33.33%
Public order12.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2433.1214.29%
Public order325.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2050.00%
Possession of weapons13.200.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2134.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.270.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 20246
April 202417
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
  • 2. Llys Corona
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pantycelynen
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Howell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brecon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cyfarthfa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Heol S O Davies
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1