Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arnold Street area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mountain Ash , and the 327th 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 Arnold Street (CF45 4LF) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 44.0% lower than the Mountain Ash average (96.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -29.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arnold Street (CF45 4LF), the main crime hotspot is near Jeffrey Street. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mountain Ash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dan-Y-Coed | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rowan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Granville Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Poplars | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jeffrey Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Allen Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Phillip Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Street | Under investigation |
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