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Crime in Edwardsville

Edwardsville had 84 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Merthyr Tydfil area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

CF46, Merthyr Tydfil · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Edwardsville

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71.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 13Merthyr Tydfil rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 25 Apr 26 May 19 Jun 37 Jul 28 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3137%
anti-social behaviour1821%
public order810%
criminal damage67%
other crime67%
theft56%
vehicle crime45%
burglary34%

Edwardsville against Merthyr Tydfil

TypeEdwardsville per 1,000Middle Merthyr Tydfil areaChange
Violence26.535.6▼ 3%
Burglary2.62.6–
Vehicle crime3.43.9–
Anti-social behaviour15.411.5–
Theft and robbery5.16.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Merthyr Vale126.1▲ 47%
Nelson96▲ 22%
Abercynon75.8▲ 25%
Treharris75.2▲ 25%
Edwardsville71.8▲ 18%
Trelewis68.3▲ 55%
Quakers Yard62.2▲ 35%
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 Edwardsville a safe area?

Edwardsville had about 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 13 Merthyr Tydfil areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Edwardsville?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and public order (8).