Crime Rates at Herbert Street, Aberdare, CF44 7ND

Herbert Street area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East , and the 82nd 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 Herbert Street (CF44 7ND) in the last 12 months was 16.2 per 1,000 residents and was 89.6% lower than the Aberdare East average (156.0 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 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Herbert Street (CF44 7ND), the main crime hotspot is near Ty Fry. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.