CF48 1SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 1SZ

CF48 1SZ, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.08 per 1,000 population. This CF48 1SZ 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 1SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 1SZ, encompassing approximately 1376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF48 1SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Sant Iago with total crimes: 5
  • Llys Waunwyltt with total crimes: 4
  • Greenfield Gardens with total crimes: 3

CF48 1SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.08200.00%
Shoplifting46.54-20.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.63-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Public order21.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5325.00%
Public order57.27-16.67%
Other theft23.63100.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.440.00%
Public order65.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.63100.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.99166.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.810.00%
Public order35.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-75.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.71100.00%
Other theft45.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.910.00%
Shoplifting32.91-76.92%
Other crime12.180.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.44116.67%
Violence and sexual offences49.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9150.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Public order11.45-66.67%
Burglary10.730.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-60.00%
Shoplifting11.45-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.27-44.44%
Shoplifting23.63100.00%
Public order11.45-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0812.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.540.00%
Public order23.63100.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.73-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.810.00%
Shoplifting43.630.00%
Public order12.910.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 202413
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clos Sant Iago
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Llys Waunwyltt
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Greenfield Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hopkins Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightingale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cardiff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ceredig Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1