Total Crime Rate
60.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wellington Street area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East , and the 366th lowest crime rate of 797 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 Wellington Street (CF44 8EW) in the last 12 months was 60.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% lower than the Aberdare East average (149.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wellington Street (CF44 8EW), the main crime hotspot is near Alma Street. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aberdare East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Ashgrove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Alma Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meirion Street | Under investigation |
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