Crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf: statistics, rates and trends
726 crimes were recorded in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf at a glance
- Crime trends in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Types of crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Population and deprivation in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Questions about crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- About this data
726 crimes were recorded in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf has the 1,339th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 726 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.4 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,531 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf was highest in the year to July 2021 (952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (709). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 726 | 96.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 716 | 95.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 770 | 102.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 709 | 94.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 747 | 99.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 952 | 126.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 894 | 118.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 785 | 104.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 733 | 97.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+50%) and public order (+35%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 46.5 | 1.36 | -2% |
| Public order | 108 | 14.3 | 2.16 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 8.4 | 1.23 | +50% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -12% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.6 | 1.10 | +17% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -33% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhiw-ceibr | 532 | 90.6 | -6% |
| Cwmbach | 532 | 102.1 | +6% |
| Aberaman | 881 | 84.5 | -12% |
| Abercynon | 478 | 75.5 | -22% |
| Aberdare East | 1,125 | 162.8 | +69% |
| Ynysybwl | 266 | 57.8 | -40% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | -15% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | -2% |
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 Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fernhill | 122 |
| On or near Hospital | 67 |
| On or near Forest View | 45 |
| On or near B4275 | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Cwm Alarch | 21 |
| On or near Chancery Lane | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Union Street | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 | 308 | 42.4% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 16.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf has an estimated population of 7,531. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% |
Is Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf a safe place to live?
Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (108).
Is crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf was up 1% on the year before: 726 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 716 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.