Total Crime Rate
159.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
93.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026High Street area has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy , and the 113th highest crime rate of 791 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 High Street (CF43 4RN) in the last 12 months was 159.2 per 1,000 residents and was 87.6% higher than the Ferndale and Maerdy average (84.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 93.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (CF43 4RN), 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 | Public order | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Oak Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Church Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | High Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | A4233 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | A4233 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Brynhyfryd Terrace | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | A4233 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pleasant Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Frederick Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Brown Street | Awaiting court outcome |
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