Crime Rate in Cymer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cymer

The total recorded crimes in Cymer, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cymer crime rate of 10.57 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 Cymer, encompassing approximately 4,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cymer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belmont Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Heol Horeb with total crimes: 3
  • Lincoln Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cymer?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Cymer reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 507 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cymer witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Cymer had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 420 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cymer recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cymer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cymer has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 10.57 ranking 20th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Cymer crimes were 507. The crime rate of Cymer in 2024 was 114.01 (year) or 9.50 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cymer were around 420 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.45 (year) or 7.87 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cymer)CrimesRank (Cymer)CrimesRank (Cymer)
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
Cwmbach49 19629 12522 16
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
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

Cymer 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202531
April 202513
March 202521
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202417
October 202419
September 202422
August 202422

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20258
January 202512
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Cymer in July 2025

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

1. Belmont Terrace (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
2. Heol Horeb (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bryn Bedw (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Channel Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Pen-Y-Banc (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ton Hywel (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Glan Ffrwd (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Woodfield Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Catherine Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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