Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF44 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
115
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CF41 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ystrad has less crime — 62 vs 115 incidents in February 2026.
Aberdare recorded notably higher crime than Ystrad in February 2026 — 115 vs 62 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ystrad recorded fewer crimes than Aberdare — 62 vs 115 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Ystrad is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Aberdare recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 32 in Ystrad. Overall, Ystrad had fewer total crimes (62 vs 115).