What is the crime rate in Merthyr Mawr? 28 crimes
Merthyr Mawr had 28 recorded crimes in the 12 months to September 2026. Fewer than 1,000 people live here, so we don't give a rate per 1,000. Crime rose 12.0% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 28
- On the previous 12 months
- +12.0%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to September 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Merthyr MawrWhat are the most common crimes in Merthyr Mawr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Merthyr Mawr, with 9 recorded in the 12 months to September 2026.
| Crime type | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Is crime going up or down in Merthyr Mawr?
Crime rose 12.0% on the previous 12 months. 28 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to September 2026, against 25 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, October 2023 to September 2026
How does crime in Merthyr Mawr compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Merthyr Mawr compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Bridgend.
Merthyr Mawr vs Laleston
- Merthyr Mawr
- No crime rate
- Laleston
- 39 per 1,000
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Merthyr Mawr vs Porthcawl
- Merthyr Mawr
- No crime rate
- Porthcawl
- 69 per 1,000
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Merthyr Mawr vs Cefn Cribwr
- Merthyr Mawr
- No crime rate
- Cefn Cribwr
- 39 per 1,000
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Merthyr Mawr vs Newcastle Higher
- Merthyr Mawr
- No crime rate
- Newcastle Higher
- 50 per 1,000
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Merthyr Mawr vs Brackla
- Merthyr Mawr
- No crime rate
- Brackla
- 53 per 1,000
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Merthyr Mawr vs Pyle
- Merthyr Mawr
- No crime rate
- Pyle
- 64 per 1,000
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Is Merthyr Mawr a safe place to live?
Merthyr Mawr had 28 recorded crimes in the 12 months to September 2026. Crime rose 12.0% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Merthyr Mawr?
Police recorded 3 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Merthyr Mawr in the 12 months to September 2026. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Merthyr Mawr?
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 6 November 2026 at 00:25 with the latest Land Registry data (March 2026). The Merthyr Mawr dataset covers 17 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.