Crime Rates at Hillside Close, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QS

Hillside Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis , and the 53rd highest crime rate of 190 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 Hillside Close (CF48 4QS) in the last 12 months was 113.3 per 1,000 residents and was 97.6% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average (57.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 66.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hillside Close (CF48 4QS), the main crime hotspot is near Stryd Y Bont. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.