Crime Rate in Cwmbach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwmbach

The total recorded crimes in Cwmbach, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Cwmbach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cefnpennar Road with total crimes: 7
  • Pond Place with total crimes: 6
  • Bron Haul with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Cwmbach has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 18.96 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cwmbach)CrimesRank (Cwmbach)CrimesRank (Cwmbach)
Aberdare East104 21,266 11,130 1
Brynna and Llanharan105 1862 5780 5
Aberaman90 41,063 21,023 2
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed71 8948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green91 3805 7794 4
Porth84 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town60 13804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West55 15808 6751 7
Tonyrefail East84 6571 15499 20
Mountain Ash72 7802 9747 9
Penrhiw-ceibr70 9525 20542 15
Ferndale and Maerdy61 10743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir61 11746 10715 11
Abercynon52 16581 14591 12
Treorchy61 12566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West50 18623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig45 21526 19546 14
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos56 14553 17499 19
Ystrad37 27514 21520 17
Pentre50 17445 26329 32
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant38 25552 18508 18
Cymer47 20507 23420 26
Treforest37 28503 24453 22
Treherbert38 24507 22433 25
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf43 22396 27343 31
Pen-y-waun40 23358 30437 23
Church Village24 36339 34436 24
Taff's Well34 29497 25366 29
Trealaw38 26375 28360 30
Trallwng24 37363 29409 27
Tonypandy18 40324 36389 28
Ynysybwl33 30347 33325 33
Glyn-coch25 34352 31273 36
Rhydfelen Central29 31336 35286 35
Llwyn-y-pia28 33352 32175 40
Cilfynydd29 32281 37287 34
Cwm Clydach25 35184 40185 39
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen19 39253 39242 37
Gilfach-goch21 38274 38195 38
Ton-teg18 41129 42164 41
Llantwit Fardre13 44161 41163 42
Llanharry16 42117 44127 44
Pontyclun Central15 43109 45143 43
Pontyclun West11 45126 43113 45
Pontyclun East4 4666 4671 46

Cwmbach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202511
April 202516
March 202513
February 202514
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202420
September 202424
August 202412

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Cwmbach in July 2025

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

1. Cefnpennar Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Pond Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bron Haul (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tre Telynog (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coed Duffryn (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Craig-Y-Llyn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tirfounder Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bethania Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Tre Gwilym (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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