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 March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberdare West and Llwydcoed crime rate of 7.68 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Street with total crimes: 7
  • Llys Efengyl with total crimes: 7
  • Maes Brynna 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 7.68 ranking 3th 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.

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
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 West and Llwydcoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 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 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202533
January 202528
December 202427
November 202430
October 202435
September 202433
August 202431
July 202418
June 202466
May 202432
April 202429

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20241
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 202415

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202414
October 20244
September 202410
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in March 2025

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

1. Alma Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Llys Efengyl (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Maes Brynna (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Y Dolydd (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Nantgwyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Y Garth (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Nant (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Belle Vue Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Frederick Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Heol-Y-Twyn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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