Crime Rate in Pontyclun Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontyclun Central

The total recorded crimes in Pontyclun Central, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontyclun Central crime rate of 5.77 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 Pontyclun Central, encompassing approximately 2,253 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pontyclun Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llantrisant Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Station Terrace with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pontyclun Central?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Pontyclun Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 109 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontyclun Central recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 45 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pontyclun Central had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 143 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontyclun Central recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 45 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontyclun Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pontyclun Central has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 5.77 ranking 44th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pontyclun Central crimes were 109. The crime rate of Pontyclun Central in 2024 was 48.36 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 45 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontyclun Central were around 143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.45 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking 43 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
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos57 14553 17499 19
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 West9 45126 43113 45
Llanharry9 46117 44127 44

Pontyclun Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pontyclun Central in March 2025

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

1. Llantrisant Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Station Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Heol Yr Orsaf (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. School Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cil Hendy (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Lon-Yr-Awel (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Crystal Wood Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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