South Wales Police

Is Mountain Ash Safe?

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

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 755 crimes
6 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

755 Crimes (last 12 months)
9.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑1.9% 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 — 755 total crimes recorded in Mountain Ash

Violent Crime
369 48.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
91 12.1%
Public Order
90 11.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
62 8.2%
Vehicle Crime
33 4.4%
Other Theft
30 4%
Drugs
25 3.3%
Burglary
19 2.5%
Other Crime
17 2.3%
Possession of Weapons
9 1.2%
Theft from Person
5 0.7%
Robbery
3 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%
Shoplifting
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Mountain Ash — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Ash safe?

Mountain Ash has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 755 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Mountain Ash are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Mountain Ash in the last 12 months?

755 crimes were recorded in Mountain Ash in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (741 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 369 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Mountain Ash?

The most common crime in Mountain Ash is Violent Crime, with 369 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 48.9% 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 Mountain Ash increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Mountain Ash is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 1.9% — from 741 crimes in the previous 12 months to 755 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Mountain Ash?

Mountain Ash has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Mountain Ash compare to the South Wales Police average?

Mountain Ash has a safety score of 6/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash?

9.8% of crimes recorded in Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash?

369 violent crimes were recorded in Mountain Ash in the last 12 months — representing 48.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 91 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 Mountain Ash last updated?

The crime data for Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash with other areas?

You can compare Mountain Ash 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.