Crime Rate in Porth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Porth

The total recorded crimes in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porth crime rate of 11.31 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 Porth, encompassing approximately 6,987 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Porth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Appletree Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Station Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Porth?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Porth reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 920 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Porth witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Porth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 747 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Porth witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Porth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Porth has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 11.31 ranking 5th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Porth crimes were 920. The crime rate of Porth in 2024 was 131.66 (year) or 10.97 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Porth were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.90 (year) or 8.91 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Porth)CrimesRank (Porth)CrimesRank (Porth)
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
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
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

Porth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 4 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
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202414
July 202411
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 202415
October 202422
September 202415
August 20249
July 202410
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202529
February 202534
January 202530
December 202430
November 202427
October 202431
September 202436
August 202434
July 202424
June 202478
May 202430

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Porth in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Appletree Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Station Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hannah Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
7. B4278 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Chevron Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Gethin Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Rhodfa Sant Luc (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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