Total Crime Rate
137.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canonbie Crescent area has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis , and the 44th 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 Canonbie Crescent (CF48 4PG) in the last 12 months was 137.3 per 1,000 residents and was 104.2% 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 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 92.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canonbie Crescent (CF48 4PG), 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 | Drugs | Walter'S Terrace | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Bryngoleu | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aberfan Fawr | — |
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