Crime in Aberdare East: statistics, rates and trends
1,131 crimes were recorded in Aberdare East in the 12 months to August 2026, 163.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aberdare East at a glance
- Crime trends in Aberdare East
- Types of crime in Aberdare East
- Aberdare East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aberdare East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aberdare East
- Demographics of Aberdare East
- Questions about crime in Aberdare East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (493), anti-social behaviour (199) and public order (163) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 348th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Aberdare East | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,131 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.7 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,910 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aberdare East peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,298 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,028). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,131 | 163.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,028 | 148.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,195 | 172.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,122 | 162.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,160 | 167.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,139 | 164.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,186 | 171.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,154 | 167.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,298 | 187.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aberdare East recorded notably more public order (3.5 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (87% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (42% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 68 to 81, while drugs fell from 32 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 71.3 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 199 | 28.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 163 | 23.6 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Aberdare East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aberdare East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | 658 | 67.1 | -59% |
| Aberaman | 872 | 83.6 | -49% |
| Cwmbach | 535 | 102.6 | -37% |
| Pen-y-waun | 326 | 107.1 | -35% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 609 | 83.6 | -49% |
| Mountain Ash | 729 | 96.8 | -41% |
| Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | 438 | 71.2 | -57% |
| Penrhiw-ceibr | 536 | 91.2 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Aberdare East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Aberdare Bus Station” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Aberdare Bus Station | 88 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 72 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 69 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 56 |
| On or near Nightclub | 55 |
| On or near Church Street | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Ty Fry | 48 |
| On or near John Street | 32 |
Of the 932 crimes in Aberdare East with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 199 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 20.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 19.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Aberdare East has an estimated population of 6,910 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (12%, against 17%), more private renting (26%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aberdare East average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aberdare East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Aberdare East a safe place to live?
Aberdare East recorded 163.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 348th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Aberdare East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 493 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (199).
Is crime in Aberdare East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aberdare East was up 10% on the year before: 1,131 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,028 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aberdare East?
About 6,910 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aberdare East?
Aberdare East 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.