Total Crime Rate
168.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
101.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026David Street area has the 17th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aberdare East , and the 100th 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 David Street (CF44 8NE) in the last 12 months was 168.8 per 1,000 residents and was 8.2% higher 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 101.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around David Street (CF44 8NE), the main crime hotspot is near Alma Street. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aberdare West and Llwydcoed| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Frederick Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Harriet Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stag Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stag Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Broniestyn Terrace | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Meirion Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Frederick Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Mill Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Edward Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
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