Total Crime Rate
110.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Francis Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cwm Clydach , and the 216th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Francis Street (CF40 2DX) in the last 12 months was 110.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.9% higher 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 63.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Francis Street (CF40 2DX), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 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 | Adams 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 | Oak Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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