Crime Rates at Johns Lane, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9TQ

Johns Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 285th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Johns Lane (CF44 9TQ) in the last 12 months was 86.8 per 1,000 residents and was 13.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 71.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Johns Lane (CF44 9TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Bethel Place. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.