Crime Rate in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos

The total recorded crimes in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos crime rate of 12.29 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, encompassing approximately 4,556 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brecon Road with total crimes: 13
  • Woodland Park with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 553 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 499 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 12.29 ranking 14th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos crimes were 553. The crime rate of Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in 2024 was 121.37 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos were around 499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.52 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos)CrimesRank (Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos)CrimesRank (Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos)
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
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

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202515
May 202539
April 202525
March 202529
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 202417
October 202414
September 202414
August 202425

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos postcode area is presented below.

1. Brecon Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
2. Woodland Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Bethel Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Limeslade Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Brecon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Elm Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Llwyn Onn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Heol Uchel (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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