Crime Rate in Penrhiw-ceibr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penrhiw-ceibr

The total recorded crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penrhiw-ceibr crime rate of 6.99 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 Penrhiw-ceibr, encompassing approximately 10,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penrhiw-ceibr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hawthorn Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Albany Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Penrhiw-ceibr?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Penrhiw-ceibr reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 525 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penrhiw-ceibr witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Penrhiw-ceibr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 542 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penrhiw-ceibr witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Penrhiw-ceibr has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penrhiw-ceibr Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penrhiw-ceibr has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 6.99 ranking 9th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Penrhiw-ceibr crimes were 525. The crime rate of Penrhiw-ceibr in 2024 was 52.39 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr were around 542 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.09 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penrhiw-ceibr)CrimesRank (Penrhiw-ceibr)CrimesRank (Penrhiw-ceibr)
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
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
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

Penrhiw-ceibr 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202530
May 202519
April 202523
March 202529
February 202512
January 202518
December 202415
November 202428
October 202418
September 202425
August 202424

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Penrhiw-ceibr in July 2025

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

1. Cross Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Hawthorn Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Albany Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Woodfield Terrace (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
5. Brynheulog (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Ty'Rfelin Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hazel Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bailey Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park Hill (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hughes Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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