Crime Rate in Abercynon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abercynon

The total recorded crimes in Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abercynon crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Abercynon, encompassing approximately 3,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Abercynon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pentwyn Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Park View with total crimes: 4
  • North Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Abercynon?

To understand the safety of Abercynon, we need to analyze Abercynon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Abercynon reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 581 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abercynon witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Abercynon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 591 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abercynon witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Abercynon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Abercynon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abercynon has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 13.16 ranking 17th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Abercynon crimes were 581. The crime rate of Abercynon in 2024 was 159.24 (year) or 13.27 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abercynon were around 591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 161.98 (year) or 13.50 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abercynon)CrimesRank (Abercynon)CrimesRank (Abercynon)
Aberdare East80 41,266 11,130 1
Aberaman102 11,063 21,023 2
Brynna and Llanharan99 2862 5780 5
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed70 6948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green81 3805 7794 4
Porth79 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town67 7804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West67 8808 6751 7
Mountain Ash59 12802 9747 9
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos66 9553 17499 19
Ferndale and Maerdy61 11743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir50 14746 10715 11
Cymer64 10507 23420 26
Cwmbach49 15629 12522 16
Treorchy57 13566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West40 23623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig49 16526 19546 14
Penrhiw-ceibr44 21525 20542 15
Tonyrefail East38 26571 15499 20
Ystrad40 22514 21520 17
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant44 19552 18508 18
Treforest46 18503 24453 22
Pentre44 20445 26329 32
Treherbert40 24507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun27 32358 30437 23
Church Village24 37339 34436 24
Taff's Well39 25497 25366 29
Trallwng24 34363 29409 27
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf33 29396 27343 31
Rhydfelen Central34 27336 35286 35
Tonypandy25 33324 36389 28
Trealaw33 28375 28360 30
Llwyn-y-pia29 30352 32175 40
Glyn-coch24 35352 31273 36
Ynysybwl28 31347 33325 33
Cilfynydd18 39281 37287 34
Gilfach-goch24 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen18 41253 39242 37
Llantwit Fardre21 38161 41163 42
Cwm Clydach18 40184 40185 39
Ton-teg8 46129 42164 41
Pontyclun West13 42126 43113 45
Pontyclun Central10 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun East10 4366 4671 46
Llanharry10 45117 44127 44

Abercynon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202515
February 202519
January 202531
December 202414
November 202420
October 202420
September 202420
August 202420
July 202418
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Abercynon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abercynon postcode area is presented below.

1. Pentwyn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Park View (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Martin'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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