Crime Rate in Pentre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pentre

The total recorded crimes in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pentre crime rate of 13.35 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 Pentre, encompassing approximately 3,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Pentre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forge Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Alma Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pentre?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Pentre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 445 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pentre recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Pentre had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 329 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pentre recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pentre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pentre has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 13.35 ranking 20th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pentre crimes were 445. The crime rate of Pentre in 2024 was 134.97 (year) or 11.25 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pentre were around 329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.79 (year) or 8.32 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pentre)CrimesRank (Pentre)CrimesRank (Pentre)
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
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
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen18 41253 39242 37
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

Pentre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 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 Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 202418
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 202514
January 202514
December 202420
November 202411
October 202417
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 202412

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pentre in May 2025

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

1. Forge Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Alma Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parry Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Kennard Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
8. Volunteer Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rees Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clara Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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