Crime Rate in Cwmbach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwmbach

The total recorded crimes in Cwmbach, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cwmbach crime rate of 18.96 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 Cwmbach, encompassing approximately 2,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Cwmbach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tre Telynog with total crimes: 6
  • Pant-Y-Cerdin with total crimes: 5
  • Duffryn Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cwmbach?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Cwmbach reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 629 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cwmbach witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Cwmbach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 522 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cwmbach witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cwmbach has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cwmbach Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cwmbach has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 18.96 ranking 15th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Cwmbach crimes were 629. The crime rate of Cwmbach in 2024 was 243.42 (year) or 20.29 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cwmbach were around 522 crimes with yearly crime rate of 202.01 (year) or 16.83 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cwmbach)CrimesRank (Cwmbach)CrimesRank (Cwmbach)
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
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
Church Village24 37339 34436 24
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

Cwmbach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 202410
May 202415

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202513
February 202514
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202420
September 202424
August 202412
July 202421
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 202411
August 202413
July 20244
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cwmbach in May 2025

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

1. Tre Telynog (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Pant-Y-Cerdin (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Duffryn Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
4. Bryngolwg (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coed Duffryn (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Rhiw Ceris (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Bryn Hir (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bryn Glas (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Canal Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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