Crime Rate in Ferndale and Maerdy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferndale and Maerdy

The total recorded crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferndale and Maerdy crime rate of 13.15 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 Ferndale and Maerdy, encompassing approximately 4,639 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ferndale and Maerdy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Excelsior Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ferndale and Maerdy?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Ferndale and Maerdy reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 743 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ferndale and Maerdy witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Ferndale and Maerdy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 732 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ferndale and Maerdy witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ferndale and Maerdy Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ferndale and Maerdy has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 13.15 ranking 11th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Ferndale and Maerdy crimes were 743. The crime rate of Ferndale and Maerdy in 2024 was 160.14 (year) or 13.34 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ferndale and Maerdy were around 732 crimes with yearly crime rate of 157.77 (year) or 13.15 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferndale and Maerdy)CrimesRank (Ferndale and Maerdy)CrimesRank (Ferndale and Maerdy)
Aberdare East80 41,266 11,130 1
Aberaman102 11,063 21,023 2
Brynna and Llanharan99 2862 5780 5
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed70 6948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green81 3805 7794 4
Porth79 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town67 7804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West67 8808 6751 7
Mountain Ash59 12802 9747 9
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos66 9553 17499 19
Tylorstown and Ynyshir50 14746 10715 11
Cymer64 10507 23420 26
Abercynon48 17581 14591 12
Cwmbach49 15629 12522 16
Treorchy57 13566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West40 23623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig49 16526 19546 14
Penrhiw-ceibr44 21525 20542 15
Tonyrefail East38 26571 15499 20
Ystrad40 22514 21520 17
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant44 19552 18508 18
Treforest46 18503 24453 22
Pentre44 20445 26329 32
Treherbert40 24507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun27 32358 30437 23
Church Village24 37339 34436 24
Taff's Well39 25497 25366 29
Trallwng24 34363 29409 27
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf33 29396 27343 31
Rhydfelen Central34 27336 35286 35
Tonypandy25 33324 36389 28
Trealaw33 28375 28360 30
Llwyn-y-pia29 30352 32175 40
Glyn-coch24 35352 31273 36
Ynysybwl28 31347 33325 33
Cilfynydd18 39281 37287 34
Gilfach-goch24 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen18 41253 39242 37
Llantwit Fardre21 38161 41163 42
Cwm Clydach18 40184 40185 39
Ton-teg8 46129 42164 41
Pontyclun West13 42126 43113 45
Pontyclun Central10 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun East10 4366 4671 46
Llanharry10 45117 44127 44

Ferndale and Maerdy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202533
March 202536
February 202526
January 202529
December 202411
November 202418
October 202427
September 202422
August 202425
July 202436
June 202434
May 202425

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 202412
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ferndale and Maerdy in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ferndale and Maerdy postcode area is presented below.

1. Excelsior Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Wood Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Oxford Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Brook Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Oakland Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mona Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Ceridwen Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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