Crime Rate in Pontypridd Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontypridd Town

The total recorded crimes in Pontypridd Town, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontypridd Town crime rate of 15.60 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 Pontypridd Town, encompassing approximately 4,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pontypridd Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Church Street with total crimes: 13
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Pontypridd Town?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Pontypridd Town reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 804 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontypridd Town witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Pontypridd Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 755 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontypridd Town witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontypridd Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pontypridd Town has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 15.60 ranking 7th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pontypridd Town crimes were 804. The crime rate of Pontypridd Town in 2024 was 187.23 (year) or 15.60 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontypridd Town were around 755 crimes with yearly crime rate of 175.82 (year) or 14.65 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontypridd Town)CrimesRank (Pontypridd Town)CrimesRank (Pontypridd Town)
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
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
Pentre44 20445 26329 32
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

Pontypridd Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 202413
August 202422
July 202410
June 202428
May 202417

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202519
March 202514
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415
October 202413
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 202515
January 202514
December 202415
November 202412
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415
July 202421
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Pontypridd Town in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting16
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crossbrook Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Graigyrhesg Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Taff Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Whiterock Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Hurford Crescent (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Graigwen Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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