Total Crime Rate
107.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cross Street area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Abercynon , and the 224th 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 Cross Street (CF45 4LR) in the last 12 months was 107.0 per 1,000 residents and was 28.7% higher than the Abercynon average (83.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 72.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 63.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cross Street (CF45 4LR), the main crime hotspot is near Nant-Y-Fedw. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abercynon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cross Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cross Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nant-Y-Fedw | Under investigation |
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