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Burglary Rates in Merthyr Vale

Merthyr Tydfil, W99999999, Wales

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

10

2.65 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

331

87.7 per 1,000 residents

21% below the UK average19% above the W99999999 regional average

How does Merthyr Vale rank?

Within Merthyr Tydfil

6 of 11 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

50th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
152
46%
Other Crime
114
34%
Anti-social Behaviour
36
11%
Burglary
10
3%
Vehicle Crime
7
2%
Drug Offences
5
2%
Theft from Person
3
1%
Shoplifting
2
1%
Robbery
2
1%

Property mix in Merthyr Vale

Source: Census 2021 · 1,635 households

Detached 12%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 59%Flats 5%

The most common property type in Merthyr Vale is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.