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 March 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberdare East crime rate of 6.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Aberdare East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 8
  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Square with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aberdare East has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 6.83 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
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
Mountain Ash65 11802 9747 9
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

Aberdare East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202544
January 202531
December 202440
November 202437
October 202431
September 202436
August 202439
July 202456
June 202496
May 202441
April 202448

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202421
September 202422
August 202429
July 202418
June 202432
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202419
September 20245
August 202415
July 202418
June 202428
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Aberdare East in March 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Victoria Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
7. Bethuel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Aberdare Bus Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heol-Y-Mynydd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ty Fry (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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