Crime Rates at Pen Y Banc, Rhigos, Aberdare, CF44 9YT

Pen Y Banc area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 177th 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 Pen Y Banc (CF44 9YT) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -88.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Pen Y Banc (CF44 9YT), the main crime hotspot is near Mount Road. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.