Total Crime Rate
197.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goat Mill Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant , and the 20th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Goat Mill Road (CF48 3TD) in the last 12 months was 197.9 per 1,000 residents and was 87.3% higher than the Dowlais and Pant average (105.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 105.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goat Mill Road (CF48 3TD), the main crime hotspot is near Glynne Jones Court. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dowlais and Pant| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Glynne Jones Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Russell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glynne Jones Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Upper Elizabeth Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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