CF48 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 4BG

CF48 4BG, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.72 per 1,000 population. This CF48 4BG 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 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 4BG, encompassing approximately 608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF48 4BG 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 4BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting419.72-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.57100.00%
Possession of weapons16.570.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting518.08400.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.65100.00%
Other theft313.150.00%
Shoplifting14.930.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Public order11.64-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order524.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences48.22-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour36.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.93100.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting832.87166.67%
Violence and sexual offences713.15-12.50%
Public order311.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

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 offences831.22166.67%
Other theft413.150.00%
Shoplifting36.57-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour24.93-33.33%
Other crime13.290.00%
Public order11.640.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1337.80116.67%
Criminal damage and arson321.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9350.00%
Public order14.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting627.94500.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Public order13.29-66.67%

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 order39.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.93-60.00%
Shoplifting13.29-50.00%

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 offences514.79-37.50%
Shoplifting28.22100.00%
Public order13.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In November 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 offences827.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour513.150.00%
Public order28.220.00%
Other theft13.290.00%
Shoplifting11.64-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.8666.67%
Shoplifting48.22100.00%
Public order26.57100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.570.00%
Shoplifting24.930.00%
Public order13.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 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
September 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF48 4BG 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