Crime Rates at Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SB

Heolgerrig area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 189 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 Heolgerrig (CF48 1SB) in the last 12 months was 70.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% lower than the Cyfarthfa average (119.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 29.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heolgerrig (CF48 1SB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Heolgerrig, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Exeter Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.