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Crime in Abercanaid

Abercanaid had 94 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 179.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 121% above the middle Merthyr Tydfil area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

CF48, Merthyr Tydfil · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Abercanaid

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179.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 13Merthyr Tydfil rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common39 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 35 Apr 19 May 23 Jun 41 Jul 30 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Abercanaid. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3941%
public order1213%
anti-social behaviour1213%
criminal damage1112%
theft55%
burglary55%
shoplifting55%
other crime33%

Abercanaid against Merthyr Tydfil

TypeAbercanaid per 1,000Middle Merthyr Tydfil areaChange
Violence74.435.60%
Burglary9.52.6–
Vehicle crime1.93.9–
Anti-social behaviour22.911.5–
Theft and robbery11.46.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Abercanaid179.3▲ 24%
Pentrebach179.3▲ 24%
Merthyr Tydfil160▲ 18%
Cwmbach120.1▲ 21%
Aberfan115.5▲ 45%
Troed-y-rhiw78.6▲ 23%
See every Merthyr Tydfil area ranked on the crime in Merthyr Tydfil page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Abercanaid a safe area?

Abercanaid had about 179.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Abercanaid?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (39), followed by public order (12) and anti-social behaviour (12).