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 July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberdare West and Llwydcoed crime rate of 7.08 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Efengyl with total crimes: 9
  • Maes Brynna with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 7.08 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberdare West and Llwydcoed)CrimesRank (Aberdare West and Llwydcoed)CrimesRank (Aberdare West and Llwydcoed)
Aberdare East104 21,266 11,130 1
Brynna and Llanharan105 1862 5780 5
Aberaman90 41,063 21,023 2
Llantrisant and Talbot Green91 3805 7794 4
Porth84 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town60 13804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West55 15808 6751 7
Tonyrefail East84 6571 15499 20
Mountain Ash72 7802 9747 9
Penrhiw-ceibr70 9525 20542 15
Ferndale and Maerdy61 10743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir61 11746 10715 11
Abercynon52 16581 14591 12
Cwmbach49 19629 12522 16
Treorchy61 12566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West50 18623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig45 21526 19546 14
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos56 14553 17499 19
Ystrad37 27514 21520 17
Pentre50 17445 26329 32
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant38 25552 18508 18
Cymer47 20507 23420 26
Treforest37 28503 24453 22
Treherbert38 24507 22433 25
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf43 22396 27343 31
Pen-y-waun40 23358 30437 23
Church Village24 36339 34436 24
Taff's Well34 29497 25366 29
Trealaw38 26375 28360 30
Trallwng24 37363 29409 27
Tonypandy18 40324 36389 28
Ynysybwl33 30347 33325 33
Glyn-coch25 34352 31273 36
Rhydfelen Central29 31336 35286 35
Llwyn-y-pia28 33352 32175 40
Cilfynydd29 32281 37287 34
Cwm Clydach25 35184 40185 39
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen19 39253 39242 37
Gilfach-goch21 38274 38195 38
Ton-teg18 41129 42164 41
Llantwit Fardre13 44161 41163 42
Llanharry16 42117 44127 44
Pontyclun Central15 43109 45143 43
Pontyclun West11 45126 43113 45
Pontyclun East4 4666 4671 46

Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202538
May 202531
April 202532
March 202535
February 202533
January 202528
December 202427
November 202430
October 202435
September 202433
August 202431

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20241
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202511
April 202510
March 202514
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202414
October 20244
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in July 2025

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

1. Llys Efengyl (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Maes Brynna (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Hafod Wen (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mount Pleasant Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Willows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Maesgwyn (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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