Total Crime Rate
173.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Caradoc area has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 107th highest crime rate of 797 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 Heol Caradoc (CF44 9AY) in the last 12 months was 173.9 per 1,000 residents and was 72.8% higher 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 Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 78.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Caradoc (CF44 9AY), the main crime hotspot is near Hirwaun Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Hirwaun Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Llyswen | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hirwaun Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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