Total Crime Rate
9.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Amelia Close area has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant , and the 5th 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 Amelia Close (CF48 2BF) in the last 12 months was 9.3 per 1,000 residents and was 91.2% lower than the Dowlais and Pant average (105.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Amelia Close (CF48 2BF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pant Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Glanmorlais (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dowlais and Pant| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Amelia Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Nant Morlais | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pant Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glanmorlais | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pant Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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