Crime Rates at Harlech Drive, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1JU

Harlech Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Harlech Drive (CF48 1JU) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.8% lower than the Cyfarthfa average (126.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harlech Drive (CF48 1JU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clos Cribyn, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Monmouth Drive (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.