Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF44 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aberdare has less crime — 124 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Town saw somewhat more crime than Aberdare in April 2026 (183 vs 124 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdare sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Town has more Shoplifting (42). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberdare recorded fewer crimes than Town — 124 vs 183 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdare saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Town had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aberdare recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 183).