Hendreforgan, a built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, presents a nuanced picture when considering safety during evening and night hours. The direct answer to the question of how safe Hendreforgan is at night is that it registers a concerningly low night safety score of 1/100. This score, significantly below the UK average of 79/100, suggests a heightened perception of risk and potential safety concerns for residents and visitors after dark.
Overall, Hendreforgan has a crime rate of 87.8 incidents per 1,000 people, which is slightly below the UK average of 91.6. This indicates that, in general, the area experiences a comparable level of crime to other parts of the country. However, when broken down, the violent crime rate is 48.6 per 1,000, which is a factor to consider. The overall safety score for Hendreforgan is 76/100, again, slightly below the UK average of 79/100.
The stark contrast between the overall safety score and the night safety score highlights a specific concern related to evening and nighttime safety. The low night safety score isn’t simply a numerical value; it reflects the community's perceived safety and potentially, the types of incidents occurring during those hours. It's important to note that a low score doesn't necessarily equate to a high frequency of serious crimes, but rather a general feeling of unease or vulnerability. Further investigation into the nature of incidents contributing to this low score would provide a more complete understanding of the challenges faced in Hendreforgan after dark. The population of Hendreforgan is 1708, meaning that the crime rates are calculated based on this population size.