Crime Rates at Garwellt, Aberdare, CF44 9LT

Garwellt area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 236th 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 Garwellt (CF44 9LT) in the last 12 months was 39.5 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Garwellt (CF44 9LT), the main crime hotspot is near Pentwyn Court. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.