Crime Rate in Aberdare East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberdare East

The total recorded crimes in Aberdare East, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberdare East crime rate of 6.59 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 Aberdare East, encompassing approximately 12,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Aberdare East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol-Y-Parc with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aberdare East?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Aberdare East reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 1,266 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberdare East witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Aberdare East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 1,130 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberdare East witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aberdare East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aberdare East has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 6.59 ranking 4th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Aberdare East crimes were 1,266. The crime rate of Aberdare East in 2024 was 104.22 (year) or 8.69 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberdare East were around 1,130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.03 (year) or 7.75 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberdare East)CrimesRank (Aberdare East)CrimesRank (Aberdare East)
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
Abercynon48 17581 14591 12
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

Aberdare East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202513
February 202512
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202419
September 20245
August 202415
July 202418
June 202428
May 202421

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202525
March 202532
February 202544
January 202531
December 202440
November 202437
October 202431
September 202436
August 202439
July 202456
June 202496
May 202441

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202515
February 202515
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202421
September 202422
August 202429
July 202418
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aberdare East in May 2025

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

1. Heol-Y-Parc (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
4. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Depot Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. John Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Price Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Greenways (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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