Crime Rate in Church Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Village

The total recorded crimes in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Village crime rate of 1.97 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 Church Village, encompassing approximately 12,158 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Church Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dyffryn Y Coed with total crimes: 3
  • Conway Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Ty'R Person with total crimes: 2

How safe is Church Village?

To understand the safety of Church Village, we need to analyze Church Village crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Church Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 339 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Church Village recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Church Village had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 436 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church Village recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Church Village has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Church Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Church Village has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 37th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Church Village crimes were 339. The crime rate of Church Village in 2024 was 27.88 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Village were around 436 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.86 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church Village)CrimesRank (Church Village)CrimesRank (Church Village)
Aberdare East80 41,266 11,130 1
Aberaman102 11,063 21,023 2
Brynna and Llanharan99 2862 5780 5
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed70 6948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green81 3805 7794 4
Porth79 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town67 7804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West67 8808 6751 7
Mountain Ash59 12802 9747 9
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos66 9553 17499 19
Ferndale and Maerdy61 11743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir50 14746 10715 11
Cymer64 10507 23420 26
Abercynon48 17581 14591 12
Cwmbach49 15629 12522 16
Treorchy57 13566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West40 23623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig49 16526 19546 14
Penrhiw-ceibr44 21525 20542 15
Tonyrefail East38 26571 15499 20
Ystrad40 22514 21520 17
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant44 19552 18508 18
Treforest46 18503 24453 22
Pentre44 20445 26329 32
Treherbert40 24507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun27 32358 30437 23
Taff's Well39 25497 25366 29
Trallwng24 34363 29409 27
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf33 29396 27343 31
Rhydfelen Central34 27336 35286 35
Tonypandy25 33324 36389 28
Trealaw33 28375 28360 30
Llwyn-y-pia29 30352 32175 40
Glyn-coch24 35352 31273 36
Ynysybwl28 31347 33325 33
Cilfynydd18 39281 37287 34
Gilfach-goch24 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen18 41253 39242 37
Llantwit Fardre21 38161 41163 42
Cwm Clydach18 40184 40185 39
Ton-teg8 46129 42164 41
Pontyclun West13 42126 43113 45
Pontyclun Central10 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun East10 4366 4671 46
Llanharry10 45117 44127 44

Church Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Church Village in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Church Village postcode area is presented below.

1. Dyffryn Y Coed (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Conway Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ty'R Person (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Springfield Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castle Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hollybush Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nant Arian (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Cae Ffynnon (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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