Mountain Ash vs Rhos
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mountain Ash vs Rhos Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Ash safer than Rhos?
Mountain Ash has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 755 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhos has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 78 crimes. Rhos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mountain Ash vs Rhos?
Mountain Ash shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhos shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mountain Ash and Rhos?
In Mountain Ash, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Rhos, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mountain Ash and Rhos?
Mountain Ash recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhos recorded 7. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Mountain Ash vs Rhos?
Violent crime in Mountain Ash totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Rhos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mountain Ash and Rhos in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mountain Ash recorded 741 crimes (now 755, a change of +1.9%). Rhos recorded 91 crimes previously (now 78, -14.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mountain Ash and Rhos?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Mountain Ash has a resolution rate of 9.8% and Rhos has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mountain Ash and Rhos?
Mountain Ash falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Rhos is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Mountain Ash and Rhos?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Mountain Ash or Rhos on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mountain Ash and Rhos. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.