Crime Rates at Heol Caradoc, Aberdare, CF44 9AU

Heol Caradoc area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 372nd highest 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 Heol Caradoc (CF44 9AU) in the last 12 months was 69.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.9% lower than the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos average (100.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heol Caradoc (CF44 9AU), the main crime hotspot is near Pen-Yr-Heol. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.