Crime Rate in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed

The total recorded crimes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberdare West and Llwydcoed crime rate of 6.98 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 West and Llwydcoed, encompassing approximately 10,025 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Efengyl with total crimes: 7
  • Llewellyn Street with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?

To understand the safety of Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, we need to analyze Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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 West and Llwydcoed reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 948 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberdare West and Llwydcoed witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Aberdare West and Llwydcoed experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 979 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberdare West and Llwydcoed witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 6.98 ranking 6th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Aberdare West and Llwydcoed crimes were 948. The crime rate of Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in 2024 was 94.56 (year) or 7.88 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed were around 979 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.65 (year) or 8.14 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberdare West and Llwydcoed)CrimesRank (Aberdare West and Llwydcoed)CrimesRank (Aberdare West and Llwydcoed)
Aberdare East80 41,266 11,130 1
Aberaman102 11,063 21,023 2
Brynna and Llanharan99 2862 5780 5
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 West and Llwydcoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202532
March 202535
February 202533
January 202528
December 202427
November 202430
October 202435
September 202433
August 202431
July 202418
June 202466
May 202432

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202414
October 20244
September 202410
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20241
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202514
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245
July 202414
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in May 2025

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

1. Llys Efengyl (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Llewellyn Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Maesgwyn (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Alma Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gadlys Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Frederick Street (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Iestyn Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
10. Y Garth (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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