Crime Rates at Afon Dar Close, Gadlys, Aberdare, CF44 8DF

Afon Dar Close area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East , and the 391st 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 Afon Dar Close (CF44 8DF) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Aberdare East average (156.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Afon Dar Close (CF44 8DF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maelgwyn Terrace (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.