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Burglary Rates in Ferndale and Maerdy

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Ferndale and Maerdy recorded 19 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 21% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

19

2.66 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

606

84.8 per 1,000 residents

21% below the UK average24% above the Wales regional average

How does Ferndale and Maerdy rank?

Within Rhondda Cynon Taf

13 of 46 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

50th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
280
46%
Other Crime
167
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
69
11%
Drug Offences
25
4%
Vehicle Crime
22
4%
Shoplifting
22
4%
Burglary
19
3%
Robbery
2
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Ferndale and Maerdy

Source: Census 2021 · 3,224 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 12%Terraced 77%Flats 7%

The most common property type in Ferndale and Maerdy is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Ferndale and Maerdy homeowners

Most homes in Ferndale and Maerdy are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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