Crime in Aberdare East: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Aberdare East in the 12 months to July 2026, 162.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aberdare East
- Questions about crime in Aberdare East
- About this data
1,125 crimes were recorded in Aberdare East in the 12 months to July 2026, 162.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 493 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aberdare East has the 347th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aberdare East | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,125 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.8 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,910 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aberdare East was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,292 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,035). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,125 | 162.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,035 | 149.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,175 | 170.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,128 | 163.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,151 | 166.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,178 | 170.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,162 | 168.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,162 | 168.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,292 | 187.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aberdare East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+32%) and public order (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 71.3 | 2.08 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 28.1 | 1.83 | -4% |
| Public order | 167 | 24.2 | 3.64 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 12.4 | 1.84 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 7.4 | 0.89 | -9% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -3% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.3 | 1.58 | +21% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.0 | 0.93 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.0 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.04 | -22% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.75 | +600% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aberdare East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aberdare East recorded 493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (71.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aberdare East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aberdare East recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aberdare East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aberdare East recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aberdare East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aberdare East recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aberdare East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aberdare East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aberdare East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aberdare East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aberdare East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aberdare East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aberdare East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aberdare East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aberdare East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aberdare East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aberdare East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aberdare East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aberdare East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aberdare East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aberdare East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aberdare East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aberdare East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aberdare East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aberdare East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aberdare East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aberdare East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | 667 | 68.0 | -58% |
| Aberaman | 881 | 84.5 | -48% |
| Cwmbach | 532 | 102.1 | -37% |
| Pen-y-waun | 308 | 101.2 | -38% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | -49% |
| Mountain Ash | 726 | 96.4 | -41% |
| Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | 435 | 70.7 | -57% |
| Penrhiw-ceibr | 532 | 90.6 | -44% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aberdare East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 91 |
| On or near Aberdare Bus Station | 81 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 76 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 70 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 62 |
| On or near Ty Fry | 53 |
| On or near Nightclub | 49 |
| On or near Church Street | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Weatheral Street | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aberdare East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 17.4% |
| Not recorded | 194 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 13.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Aberdare East has an estimated population of 6,910. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aberdare East sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aberdare East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Aberdare East a safe place to live?
Aberdare East recorded 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (194).
Is crime in Aberdare East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aberdare East was up 9% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,035 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aberdare East?
Aberdare East is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aberdare East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.