Crime Rates at Aberfan Road, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QJ

Aberfan Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis , and the 68th 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 Aberfan Road (CF48 4QJ) in the last 12 months was 105.5 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 66.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Aberfan Road (CF48 4QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Aberfan Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.