Total Crime Rate
105.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryngoleu area has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis , and the 69th 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 Bryngoleu (CF48 4PB) in the last 12 months was 105.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average (67.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 57.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryngoleu (CF48 4PB), the main crime hotspot is near Canonbie Crescent. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bedlinog and Trelewis| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aberfan Fawr | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Bryngoleu | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
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