Crime in Aberaman: statistics, rates and trends
872 crimes were recorded in Aberaman in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (421), anti-social behaviour (114) and public order (108) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aberaman | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 872 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,430 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aberaman of any year here (872 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 872 | 83.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 951 | 91.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 965 | 92.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,033 | 99.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,063 | 101.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,129 | 108.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,094 | 104.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,031 | 98.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,026 | 98.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aberaman recorded notably more public order (55% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and vehicle crime (48% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 36 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 40 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 40.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Public order | 108 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aberaman; the highest is Aberdare East (163.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Aberdare West and Llwydcoed (67.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aberaman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbach | 535 | 102.6 | +23% |
| Aberdare East | 1,131 | 163.7 | +96% |
| Mountain Ash | 729 | 96.8 | +16% |
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | 658 | 67.1 | -20% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 609 | 83.6 | 0% |
| Penrhiw-ceibr | 536 | 91.2 | +9% |
| Pen-y-waun | 326 | 107.1 | +28% |
| Ystrad | 504 | 85.3 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Aberaman over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 61 |
| On or near Bronallt Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Rhos Dyfed | 36 |
| On or near Richard Street | 30 |
| On or near Cwmneol Street | 24 |
| On or near Lower Street | 24 |
| On or near Ffrwd Street | 22 |
| On or near Park Road | 20 |
| On or near Rhos Nathan Wyn | 16 |
| On or near Sunnybank Street | 16 |
Of the 758 crimes in Aberaman with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 348 | 45.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 16.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Aberaman has an estimated population of 10,430 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aberaman average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aberaman | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Aberaman a safe place to live?
Aberaman recorded 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Aberaman?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Aberaman going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aberaman was down 8% on the year before: 872 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 951 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aberaman?
About 10,430 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aberaman?
Aberaman is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.