South Wales Police

Is Ferndale and Maerdy Safe?

Crime statistics for Ferndale and Maerdy. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 1,146 crimes
44 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

1,146 Crimes (last 24 months)
35.6% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓30.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 1,146 total crimes recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy

Violent Crime
525 45.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
152 13.3%
Public Order
118 10.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
110 9.6%
Other Theft
56 4.9%
Burglary
44 3.8%
Vehicle Crime
37 3.2%
Drugs
34 3%
Shoplifting
29 2.5%
Other Crime
24 2.1%
Possession of Weapons
13 1.1%
Robbery
2 0.2%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ferndale and Maerdy — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferndale and Maerdy safe?

Ferndale and Maerdy has a CrimeRadar safety score of 44/100, rated Below Average. A total of 471 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 30.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ferndale and Maerdy are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy in the last 12 months?

471 crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy 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 30.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (675 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 525 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ferndale and Maerdy?

The most common crime in Ferndale and Maerdy is Violent Crime, with 525 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 111.5% 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 Ferndale and Maerdy increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ferndale and Maerdy is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 30.2% — from 675 crimes in the previous 12 months to 471 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Ferndale and Maerdy?

Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 44 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 Ferndale and Maerdy compare to the South Wales Police average?

Ferndale and Maerdy has a safety score of 44/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 35/100. Ferndale and Maerdy is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ferndale and Maerdy?

35.6% of crimes recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy 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 Ferndale and Maerdy?

525 violent crimes were recorded in Ferndale and Maerdy in the last 12 months — representing 111.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 152 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 Ferndale and Maerdy last updated?

The crime data for Ferndale and Maerdy was last updated in May 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 Ferndale and Maerdy with other areas?

You can compare Ferndale and Maerdy 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: May 2026.