CF48 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 2BS

CF48 2BS, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This CF48 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 2BS, encompassing approximately 1633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF48 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Rhyd-Y-Bedd with total crimes: 5
  • Glanmorlais with total crimes: 2
  • Cross King Street with total crimes: 2

CF48 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.74-42.86%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5116.67%
Other theft14.290.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1250.00%
Burglary13.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.740.00%
Public order33.67200.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.6720.00%
Drugs13.670.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Public order21.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.12-33.33%
Public order42.45300.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45300.00%
Public order12.45-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0228.57%
Vehicle crime55.51400.00%
Public order23.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.190.00%
Public order34.290.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF48 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heol Rhyd-Y-Bedd
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glanmorlais
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cross King Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heol Bonymaen
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pant Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1