Total Crime Rate
34.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Howell Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cilfynydd , and the 199th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Howell Street (CF37 4NR) in the last 12 months was 34.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.4% lower than the Cilfynydd average (79.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howell Street (CF37 4NR), the main crime hotspot is near Park Place. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cilfynydd| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ann Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakland Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedw Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ashdown Court | Under investigation |
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