Crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed: statistics, rates and trends
667 crimes were recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- Questions about crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
- About this data
667 crimes were recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 318 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has the 2,313th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 667 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,807 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed was highest in the year to July 2024 (958 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (667). 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 | 667 | 68.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 834 | 85.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 958 | 97.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 893 | 91.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 898 | 91.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 917 | 93.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 760 | 77.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 708 | 72.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 764 | 77.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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. The largest falls were in other crime (-59%) and shoplifting (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 32.4 | 0.95 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -1% |
| Public order | 74 | 7.5 | 1.14 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -37% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -20% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -57% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -7% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aberdare West and Llwydcoed, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aberdare West and Llwydcoed.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aberdare West and Llwydcoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare East | 1,125 | 162.8 | +139% |
| Pen-y-waun | 308 | 101.2 | +49% |
| Aberaman | 881 | 84.5 | +24% |
| Cwmbach | 532 | 102.1 | +50% |
| Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | 435 | 70.7 | +4% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | +21% |
| Mountain Ash | 726 | 96.4 | +42% |
| Treherbert | 463 | 80.0 | +18% |
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 West and Llwydcoed over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llys Efengyl | 36 |
| On or near Y Dolydd | 27 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Twyn | 26 |
| On or near Nantgwyn | 24 |
| On or near Tre-Ifor | 23 |
| On or near Maes Brynna | 21 |
| On or near Y Garth | 21 |
| On or near A4059 | 19 |
| On or near Alma Street | 18 |
| On or near Glan Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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 | 262 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 16.3% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed has an estimated population of 9,807. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aberdare West and Llwydcoed |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Aberdare West and Llwydcoed a safe place to live?
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West and Llwydcoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aberdare West and Llwydcoed was down 20% on the year before: 667 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 834 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aberdare West and Llwydcoed?
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed 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 West and Llwydcoed. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.