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 March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontypridd Town crime rate of 11.64 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Pontypridd Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Priory Close with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pontypridd Town has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 11.64 ranking 16th 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.

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
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 Central13 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun West9 45126 43113 45
Llanharry9 46117 44127 44

Pontypridd Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 202413
August 202422
July 202410
June 202428
May 202417
April 20249

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 202514
December 202415
November 202412
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415
July 202421
June 202430
May 202418
April 202417

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pontypridd Town in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Priory Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Taff Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Lanpark Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Graigwen Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Whiterock Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Library Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crossbrook Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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