ERW LAS, CF48 1LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 1LD

ERW LAS, CF48 1LD, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This CF48 1LD 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 1LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 1LD, encompassing approximately 1186 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CF48 1LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Heol Penrhiw with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Bryn-Y-Gwyddyl with total crimes: 2

ERW LAS, CF48 1LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.96-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson25.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-60.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.590.00%
Public order24.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.49-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour35.0650.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.54-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences210.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.76166.67%
Violence and sexual offences513.49-16.67%
Other theft34.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.53-66.67%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.8650.00%
Shoplifting65.06-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson35.060.00%
Public order22.53100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.3957.14%
Violence and sexual offences49.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37300.00%
Other theft23.37100.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.33-46.15%
Public order35.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.69-83.33%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.7644.44%
Violence and sexual offences610.9620.00%
Public order45.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.59-44.44%
Other theft24.21100.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.0780.00%
Shoplifting97.59-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour47.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.37-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.530.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 202416
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 2. Heol Penrhiw
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heol Bryn-Y-Gwyddyl
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Heol Bryn Hebog
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1