Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF39 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF43 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ferndale has less crime — 33 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.
Cymmer recorded notably higher crime than Ferndale in April 2026 — 66 vs 33 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Cymmer records significantly more (38 vs 10 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndale recorded fewer crimes than Cymmer — 33 vs 66 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Ferndale is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cymmer recorded 38 incidents of this type vs 10 in Ferndale. Overall, Ferndale had fewer total crimes (33 vs 66).