Crime Rate in Glyn-coch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glyn-coch

The total recorded crimes in Glyn-coch, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glyn-coch crime rate of 9.80 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 Glyn-coch, encompassing approximately 2,244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glyn-coch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gardner Close with total crimes: 5
  • Garth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Grovers Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Glyn-coch?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Glyn-coch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 352 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Glyn-coch recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 45 other cities.

    • In 2023, Glyn-coch had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 273 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Glyn-coch recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 45 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Glyn-coch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Glyn-coch has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 9.80 ranking 33th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Glyn-coch crimes were 352. The crime rate of Glyn-coch in 2024 was 156.81 (year) or 13.07 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glyn-coch were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.61 (year) or 10.13 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)CrimesRank (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Aberdare East83 11,266 11,130 1
Aberaman70 81,063 21,023 2
Ferndale and Maerdy80 2743 11732 10
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed77 3948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green64 12805 7794 4
Porth76 4920 4747 8
Brynna and Llanharan75 5862 5780 5
Pontypridd Town50 16804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West60 13808 6751 7
Tylorstown and Ynyshir73 6746 10715 11
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant70 7552 18508 18
Mountain Ash65 11802 9747 9
Tonyrefail East67 9571 15499 20
Penrhiw-ceibr65 10525 20542 15
Abercynon34 28581 14591 12
Cwmbach44 21629 12522 16
Treorchy49 17566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West52 15623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig42 22526 19546 14
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos57 14553 17499 19
Ystrad36 25514 21520 17
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf47 18396 27343 31
Treforest46 19503 24453 22
Cymer46 20507 23420 26
Treherbert32 29507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun31 30358 30437 23
Llwyn-y-pia37 23352 32175 40
Church Village24 32339 34436 24
Trealaw36 24375 28360 30
Taff's Well34 27497 25366 29
Pentre35 26445 26329 32
Trallwng24 31363 29409 27
Tonypandy20 35324 36389 28
Ynysybwl16 38347 33325 33
Cilfynydd19 37281 37287 34
Rhydfelen Central21 34336 35286 35
Gilfach-goch20 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen14 42253 39242 37
Cwm Clydach14 43184 40185 39
Llantwit Fardre15 39161 41163 42
Ton-teg15 40129 42164 41
Pontyclun East15 4166 4671 46
Pontyclun Central13 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun West9 45126 43113 45
Llanharry9 46117 44127 44

Glyn-coch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 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 Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 202413
July 20246
June 202438
May 202410
April 202416

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Glyn-coch in March 2025

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

1. Gardner Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Garth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Grovers Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Coed-Y-Lan Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. High View Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clayton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cefn Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cefn Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Derwendeg Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pearson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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