Crime Rate in Rhondda Cynon Taf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhondda Cynon Taf

The total recorded crimes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 1,954 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhondda Cynon Taf crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rhondda Cynon Taf, encompassing approximately 237,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (841) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (300) incidents (2.39% increase)
  • Public order: (262) incidents (19.09% increase)
Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Church Street with total crimes: 11

Rhondda Cynon Taf Police Info:

South Wales Police

Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Aberaman (102 crimes), and the safest, Ton-teg (8 crimes), is 94 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Similarly, the area of Pontypridd West (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Church Village West (25 crimes), with a difference of 109 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aberaman102
Brynna and Llanharan99
Llantrisant and Talbot Green81
Aberdare East80
Porth79

Safest Wards:

Pontyclun West13
Pontyclun East10
Pontyclun Central10
Llanharry10
Ton-teg8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Pontypridd West134
Aberaman102
Bryn-cae & Llanharan99
Hirwaun & Rhigos93
Trefforest93

Safest Areas:

Tylorstown41
Treherbert40
Tonyrefail East38
Church Village East & Ton-teg28
Church Village West25

Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (841 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (300 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (725 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (293 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (804 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (254 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 781 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 185 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (768 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (230 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 657 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 160 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (671 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (235 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (721 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (257 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (680 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (222 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (773 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (335 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 840 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 296 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2751 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 250.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 335 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025300
April 2025293
March 2025238
February 2025185
January 2025230
December 2024160
November 2024235
October 2024257
September 2024222
August 2024335
July 2024296

A total of 157 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249
July 202418

A total of 576 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202560
March 202576
February 202570
January 202562
December 202451
November 202436
October 202448
September 202437
August 202449
July 202441

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 991 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202599
March 202593
February 202574
January 2025112
December 202476
November 2024102
October 202485
September 202495
August 202491
July 202469

A total of 1375 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025117
March 2025145
February 202596
January 2025138
December 2024111
November 2024132
October 2024182
September 202489
August 202484
July 2024138

A total of 2283 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 207.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025262
April 2025220
March 2025254
February 2025176
January 2025171
December 2024150
November 2024173
October 2024204
September 2024173
August 2024235
July 2024265

A total of 8261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 751.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 841 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025841
April 2025725
March 2025804
February 2025781
January 2025768
December 2024657
November 2024671
October 2024721
September 2024680
August 2024773
July 2024840

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 622 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202557
March 202554
February 202539
January 202548
December 202462
November 202466
October 202458
September 202445
August 202434
July 202487

A total of 558 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202562
March 202577
February 2025123
January 202550
December 202429
November 202445
October 202438
September 202431
August 202436
July 202428

A total of 483 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202556
March 202547
February 202557
January 202546
December 202438
November 202436
October 202441
September 202441
August 202437
July 202450

A total of 936 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202591
March 202588
February 202590
January 202580
December 202495
November 202477
October 202473
September 202479
August 202495
July 202484

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Rhondda Cynon Taf in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rhondda Cynon Taf postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Public order2
Drugs2
Robbery1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
4. A465 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Brecon Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

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