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 March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mountain Ash crime rate of 12.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Mountain Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forest View with total crimes: 5
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Fernhill 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Mountain Ash has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 12.44 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Aberdare East83 11,266 11,130 1
Aberaman70 81,063 21,023 2
Ferndale and Maerdy80 2743 11732 10
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed77 3948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green64 12805 7794 4
Porth76 4920 4747 8
Brynna and Llanharan75 5862 5780 5
Pontypridd Town50 16804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West60 13808 6751 7
Tylorstown and Ynyshir73 6746 10715 11
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant70 7552 18508 18
Tonyrefail East67 9571 15499 20
Penrhiw-ceibr65 10525 20542 15
Abercynon34 28581 14591 12
Cwmbach44 21629 12522 16
Treorchy49 17566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West52 15623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig42 22526 19546 14
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos57 14553 17499 19
Ystrad36 25514 21520 17
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf47 18396 27343 31
Treforest46 19503 24453 22
Cymer46 20507 23420 26
Treherbert32 29507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun31 30358 30437 23
Llwyn-y-pia37 23352 32175 40
Church Village24 32339 34436 24
Trealaw36 24375 28360 30
Taff's Well34 27497 25366 29
Pentre35 26445 26329 32
Trallwng24 31363 29409 27
Tonypandy20 35324 36389 28
Glyn-coch22 33352 31273 36
Ynysybwl16 38347 33325 33
Cilfynydd19 37281 37287 34
Rhydfelen Central21 34336 35286 35
Gilfach-goch20 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen14 42253 39242 37
Cwm Clydach14 43184 40185 39
Llantwit Fardre15 39161 41163 42
Ton-teg15 40129 42164 41
Pontyclun East15 4166 4671 46
Pontyclun Central13 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun West9 45126 43113 45
Llanharry9 46117 44127 44

Mountain Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202543
January 202534
December 202436
November 202427
October 202419
September 202425
August 202430
July 202434
June 202446
May 202431
April 202430

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202412
June 202422
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202424
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 Mountain Ash in March 2025

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

1. Forest View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. The Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fernhill (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. B4275 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jeffrey Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Copley Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Middle Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Cwrt Llanwonno (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Gwernifor Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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