WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Pontypridd Town, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Comprehensive safety analysis for Pontypridd Town, localized within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Total Crimes

65
trending_up +25.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

128.58per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

2,909

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting24
Violence & Sexual Offences17
Anti-social Behaviour9
Public Order4
Drug Offences3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Crime2
Burglary1
Weapons Possession1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 10Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2
16
On or near Church Street Map
Shoplifting: 12Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
16
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 3
15
On or near Crossbrook Street Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Mayfield Road Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Taff Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Maes-Y-Deri Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Ridgeway Close Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Ynys-Gyfeillon Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Whiterock Close Map
Other crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Rhondda Cynon Taf district.

Local Rank

#45safest in Rhondda Cynon Taf

National Safety

Top 8%Riskiest

City Average

78.24per 1k

Local Policing

Pontypridd Town

South Wales Police

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting & Retail crime. Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

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Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Doorstep crime and rogue traders - Graigwen

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

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Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

ASB. Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints - Town

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Parking concerns. School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking - Coed Y Lan Primary School

Issued: 2 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued parking warnings. We have educated parents and young people about using vehicles safely.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Road Safety & Speeding.

Issued: 2 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

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