FRANCIS STREET, CF48 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 3SE

FRANCIS STREET, CF48 3SE, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This CF48 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 3SE, encompassing approximately 1945 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CF48 3SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Y Ganolfan with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Barracks Row with total crimes: 2

FRANCIS STREET, CF48 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.79-54.55%
Other theft42.57100.00%
Public order32.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other crime21.03-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.82266.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.6550.00%
Other crime31.5450.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.5733.33%
Public order32.06-50.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-50.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order610.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3442.86%
Public order45.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%

In March 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 offences711.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 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 offences64.63-25.00%
Burglary13.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.1150.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.31-10.00%
Burglary24.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1011.3111.11%
Public order55.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.3680.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF48 3SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Y Ganolfan
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barracks Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wimborne Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stryd Walter
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Broad Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Balaclava Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sgwar Berry
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Alma Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Glendower Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Wern Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Ifor Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Stryd Davies
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Houlson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1