Total Crime Rate
74.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pleasant View area has the 26th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pleasant View (CF48 4PQ) in the last 12 months was 74.0 per 1,000 residents and was 10.1% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 52.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pleasant View (CF48 4PQ), 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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