Crime Rate in Rhydfelen Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhydfelen Central

The total recorded crimes in Rhydfelen Central, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhydfelen Central crime rate of 3.42 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 Rhydfelen Central, encompassing approximately 8,478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhydfelen Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plane Street with total crimes: 8
  • Gerddi Glan Taff with total crimes: 5
  • Morien Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rhydfelen Central?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Rhydfelen Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 336 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rhydfelen Central recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Rhydfelen Central had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 286 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rhydfelen Central recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rhydfelen Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rhydfelen Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rhydfelen Central has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 31th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Rhydfelen Central crimes were 336. The crime rate of Rhydfelen Central in 2024 was 39.63 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhydfelen Central were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.73 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 35 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhydfelen Central)CrimesRank (Rhydfelen Central)CrimesRank (Rhydfelen Central)
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
Porth84 5920 4747 8
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
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

Rhydfelen Central 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202515
April 20259
March 202511
February 202513
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
February 20252
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20253
December 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Rhydfelen Central in July 2025

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

1. Plane Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Gerddi Glan Taff (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Morien Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oak Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Laburnum Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dyffryn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ynys Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gwaun Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Powys Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Chestnut Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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