Crime Rate in Tonyrefail West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tonyrefail West

The total recorded crimes in Tonyrefail West, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tonyrefail West crime rate of 14.28 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 Tonyrefail West, encompassing approximately 3,500 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Tonyrefail West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryngolau with total crimes: 7
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tonyrefail West?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Tonyrefail West reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 623 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tonyrefail West witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Tonyrefail West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 475 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tonyrefail West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tonyrefail West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tonyrefail West has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 14.28 ranking 18th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Tonyrefail West crimes were 623. The crime rate of Tonyrefail West in 2024 was 177.97 (year) or 14.83 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tonyrefail West were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.69 (year) or 11.31 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tonyrefail West)CrimesRank (Tonyrefail West)CrimesRank (Tonyrefail West)
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
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

Tonyrefail West 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 24 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202518
May 202516
April 202517
March 202524
February 202514
January 202516
December 202421
November 202429
October 202431
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
November 20247
October 20241
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20243

High Crime Locations Tonyrefail West in July 2025

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

1. Bryngolau (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Oakwood Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Heol Waun (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Cwm Hyfryd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Elizabeth Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Heol Pymmer (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penrhiw-Fer Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Parc Dan Y Bryn (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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