Crime Rate in Porth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Porth

The total recorded crimes in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porth crime rate of 12.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Porth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Hannah Street with total crimes: 8
  • Pen Dinas 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 July 2025 the Porth has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 12.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Porth)CrimesRank (Porth)CrimesRank (Porth)
Aberdare East104 21,266 11,130 1
Brynna and Llanharan105 1862 5780 5
Aberaman90 41,063 21,023 2
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed71 8948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green91 3805 7794 4
Pontypridd Town60 13804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West55 15808 6751 7
Tonyrefail East84 6571 15499 20
Mountain Ash72 7802 9747 9
Penrhiw-ceibr70 9525 20542 15
Ferndale and Maerdy61 10743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir61 11746 10715 11
Abercynon52 16581 14591 12
Cwmbach49 19629 12522 16
Treorchy61 12566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West50 18623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig45 21526 19546 14
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos56 14553 17499 19
Ystrad37 27514 21520 17
Pentre50 17445 26329 32
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant38 25552 18508 18
Cymer47 20507 23420 26
Treforest37 28503 24453 22
Treherbert38 24507 22433 25
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf43 22396 27343 31
Pen-y-waun40 23358 30437 23
Church Village24 36339 34436 24
Taff's Well34 29497 25366 29
Trealaw38 26375 28360 30
Trallwng24 37363 29409 27
Tonypandy18 40324 36389 28
Ynysybwl33 30347 33325 33
Glyn-coch25 34352 31273 36
Rhydfelen Central29 31336 35286 35
Llwyn-y-pia28 33352 32175 40
Cilfynydd29 32281 37287 34
Cwm Clydach25 35184 40185 39
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen19 39253 39242 37
Gilfach-goch21 38274 38195 38
Ton-teg18 41129 42164 41
Llantwit Fardre13 44161 41163 42
Llanharry16 42117 44127 44
Pontyclun Central15 43109 45143 43
Pontyclun West11 45126 43113 45
Pontyclun East4 4666 4671 46

Porth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202525
May 202530
April 202527
March 202529
February 202534
January 202530
December 202430
November 202427
October 202431
September 202436
August 202434

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 202415
October 202422
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

High Crime Locations Porth in July 2025

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

1. Appletree Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Hannah Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pen Dinas (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Station Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Derwen Aur (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dol Afon (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. B4278 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Appletree Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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