NEW MERTHYR ROAD, CF48 4UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF48 4UB

NEW MERTHYR ROAD, CF48 4UB, Merthyr Tydfil has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This CF48 4UB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF48 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF48 4UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF48 4UB, encompassing approximately 1448 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF48 4UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfield Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Rhydfach with total crimes: 2
  • Hafod Street with total crimes: 2

NEW MERTHYR ROAD, CF48 4UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3542.86%
Public order26.90-60.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.88-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.83400.00%
Public order53.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.1228.57%
Public order56.21400.00%
Shoplifting43.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.76-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.1275.00%
Other theft44.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.76-25.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-90.91%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.57120.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76-50.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Public order11.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.83200.00%
Shoplifting12.07-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-85.71%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.97-12.50%
Shoplifting24.83100.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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 offences812.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.520.00%
Public order23.450.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.69-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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 offences813.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.5225.00%
Shoplifting43.45100.00%
Public order22.760.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In September 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 offences69.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.14300.00%
Public order22.76-33.33%
Shoplifting21.38-75.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.520.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 202411
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
August 20231

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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF48 4UB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenfield Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rhydfach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hafod Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Church View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Llys Waunwyltt
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Penlan Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hickman Street
    Total1
    Burglary1