Total Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wern Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cwm Clydach , and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wern Street (CF40 2BN) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 40.1% lower than the Cwm Clydach average (62.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wern Street (CF40 2BN), the main crime hotspot is near Marian Street. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cwm Clydach| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wern Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marian Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marian Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Adams Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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