CF48 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 3LL

CF48 3LL, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This CF48 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 3LL, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF48 3LL area, explore the CF48 3LL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF48 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Y Ganolfan with total crimes: 4
  • Blanche Street with total crimes: 3
  • Market Street with total crimes: 2

CF48 3LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3442.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.610.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.93200.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.85-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.53-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.93150.00%
Other theft12.80-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.09-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.05100.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Other crime11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.90-16.67%
Other theft35.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9750.00%
Public order26.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61-25.00%
Public order23.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Y Ganolfan
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Blanche Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Market Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barracks Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Rhodfa'R Clesin
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lower Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sgwar Berry
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Alma Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Stryd Davies
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1