Crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed at a glance
- Crime trends in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- Types of crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- Demographics of Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- Questions about crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (309), anti-social behaviour (108) and public order (76) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,341st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 658 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.1 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,807 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed of any year here (658 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 658 | 67.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 843 | 86.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 960 | 97.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 885 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 885 | 90.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 950 | 96.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 770 | 78.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 702 | 71.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 764 | 77.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (59% below) and vehicle crime (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 85 to 51 and other theft fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aberdare West and Llwydcoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare East | 1,131 | 163.7 | +144% |
| Pen-y-waun | 326 | 107.1 | +60% |
| Aberaman | 872 | 83.6 | +25% |
| Cwmbach | 535 | 102.6 | +53% |
| Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | 438 | 71.2 | +6% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 609 | 83.6 | +25% |
| Mountain Ash | 729 | 96.8 | +44% |
| Treherbert | 466 | 80.5 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Llys Efengyl” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llys Efengyl | 39 |
| On or near Tre-Ifor | 31 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Twyn | 28 |
| On or near Y Dolydd | 27 |
| On or near A4059 | 23 |
| On or near Maes Brynna | 20 |
| On or near Y Garth | 20 |
| On or near Nantgwyn | 19 |
| On or near Glan Road | 17 |
| On or near Alma Street | 16 |
Of the 550 crimes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has an estimated population of 9,807 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), less private renting (15%, against 20%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aberdare West and Llwydcoed average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Aberdare West and Llwydcoed a safe place to live?
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,341st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed was down 22% on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 843 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?
About 9,807 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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.