Crime Rate in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

The total recorded crimes in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen crime rate of 23.77 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 Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen, encompassing approximately 757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Rise with total crimes: 4
  • St Luke'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • School Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 253 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 242 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 23.77 ranking 41th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen crimes were 253. The crime rate of Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in 2024 was 334.13 (year) or 27.84 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen were around 242 crimes with yearly crime rate of 319.60 (year) or 26.63 (month) ranking 37 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen)CrimesRank (Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen)CrimesRank (Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen)
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
Cwmbach49 15629 12522 16
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
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

Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 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 (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
July 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen postcode area is presented below.

1. The Rise (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. St Luke'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Ynyslyn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Williams Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Gwilym Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Alexon Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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