Crime Rate in Mountain Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mountain Ash

The total recorded crimes in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mountain Ash crime rate of 13.78 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 Mountain Ash, encompassing approximately 5,223 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Mountain Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cwm Alarch with total crimes: 9
  • Fernhill with total crimes: 6
  • Darran Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Mountain Ash?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Mountain Ash reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 802 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mountain Ash witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Mountain Ash experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 747 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mountain Ash witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mountain Ash Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mountain Ash has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 13.78 ranking 7th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Mountain Ash crimes were 802. The crime rate of Mountain Ash in 2024 was 153.53 (year) or 12.79 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mountain Ash were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.00 (year) or 11.92 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mountain Ash)CrimesRank (Mountain Ash)CrimesRank (Mountain Ash)
Aberdare East104 21,266 11,130 1
Brynna and Llanharan105 1862 5780 5
Aberaman90 41,063 21,023 2
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed71 8948 3979 3
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
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

Mountain Ash 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202538
May 202527
April 202524
March 202524
February 202543
January 202534
December 202436
November 202427
October 202419
September 202425
August 202430

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20258
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Mountain Ash in July 2025

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

1. Cwm Alarch (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fernhill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Darran Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Forest View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Lyle Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Jeffrey Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
9. Fox Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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