Total Crime Rate
14.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Brynhyfryd Terrace area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 791 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 Brynhyfryd Terrace (CF43 4HT) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 82.9% lower than the Ferndale and Maerdy average (84.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brynhyfryd Terrace (CF43 4HT), the main crime hotspot is near A4233. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pleasant Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | A4233 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Protheroe Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Brown Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | High Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Frederick Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | A4233 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | A4233 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Brynhyfryd Terrace | Under investigation |
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