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 July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glyn-coch crime rate of 11.14 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glyn-coch Crime Hotspots

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

  • High View Way with total crimes: 6
  • Cefn Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Fan Heulog with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • 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 areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • 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 July 2025 the Glyn-coch has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 11.14 ranking 34th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glyn-coch)CrimesRank (Glyn-coch)CrimesRank (Glyn-coch)
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
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
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

Glyn-coch 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 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 Other theft (3 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Glyn-coch in July 2025

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

1. High View Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Cefn Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fan Heulog (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Greenmeadow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Derwendeg Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Coed-Y-Lan Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clayton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gardner Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Garth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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