South Wales Police

Is Abercynon Safe?

Crime statistics for Abercynon. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 514 crimes
35 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

514 Crimes (last 12 months)
18.4% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓1.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 514 total crimes recorded in Abercynon

Violent Crime
230 44.7%
Public Order
66 12.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
56 10.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
51 9.9%
Vehicle Crime
42 8.2%
Other Theft
21 4.1%
Other Crime
17 3.3%
Drugs
8 1.6%
Burglary
8 1.6%
Shoplifting
7 1.4%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.6%
Robbery
2 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.4%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Abercynon — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abercynon safe?

Abercynon has a CrimeRadar safety score of 35/100, rated Below Average. A total of 514 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Abercynon are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Abercynon in the last 12 months?

514 crimes were recorded in Abercynon in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (521 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 230 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Abercynon?

The most common crime in Abercynon is Violent Crime, with 230 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Abercynon increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Abercynon is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.3% — from 521 crimes in the previous 12 months to 514 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Abercynon?

Abercynon has a safety score of 35 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Abercynon compare to the South Wales Police average?

Abercynon has a safety score of 35/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Abercynon is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Abercynon?

18.4% of crimes recorded in Abercynon resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Abercynon?

230 violent crimes were recorded in Abercynon in the last 12 months — representing 44.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 51 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Abercynon last updated?

The crime data for Abercynon was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Abercynon with other areas?

You can compare Abercynon with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.