Total Crime Rate
220.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Trefelin area has the 11th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East , and the 65th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Trefelin (CF44 8LG) in the last 12 months was 220.6 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% higher 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 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 142.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 81.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Trefelin (CF44 8LG), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Cynon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cledwyn Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Clive Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A4059 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cledwyn Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edward Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harriet Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Union Street | Under investigation |
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