Crime Rate in Taff's Well: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taff's Well

The total recorded crimes in Taff's Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taff's Well crime rate of 15.47 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 Taff's Well, encompassing approximately 2,198 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Taff's Well Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Heol Crochendy with total crimes: 3
  • Llys Hafn with total crimes: 3

How safe is Taff's Well?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Taff's Well demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 497 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Taff's Well recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 45 other cities.

    • In 2023, Taff's Well had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 366 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Taff's Well recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 45 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Taff's Well has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Taff's Well Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Taff's Well has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 15.47 ranking 27th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Taff's Well crimes were 497. The crime rate of Taff's Well in 2024 was 226.07 (year) or 18.84 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Taff's Well were around 366 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.48 (year) or 13.87 (month) ranking 29 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
Pontypridd Town50 16804 8755 6
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
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

Taff's Well Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 202418
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 202422
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Taff's Well in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Taff's Well postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Heol Crochendy (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Llys Hafn (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol Pardoe (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heol-Y-Bwnsi (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Tabor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Toghill Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rhyd-Yr-Helyg (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Main Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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