Safety in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil in Wales scores 52/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

6,308

Rate per 1,000

107.3

1-year trend

-4.0%

3-year trend

-3.5%

5-year trend

-9.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

21

Per 1,000 residents

0.4

Data last updated: 15 August 2026