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 March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos crime rate of 12.51 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brecon Road with total crimes: 12
  • Halt Road with total crimes: 6
  • Woodland Park with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 12.51 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.

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
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
Glyn-coch22 33352 31273 36
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

Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202517
January 202524
December 202414
November 202417
October 202414
September 202414
August 202425
July 202415
June 202450
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 202426
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in March 2025

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

1. Brecon Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
2. Halt Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
3. Woodland Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Denbeigh Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Maescynon (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Swansea Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Pandy (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tramway (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Longfield Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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