Crime Rate in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

The total recorded crimes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf crime rate of 11.53 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, encompassing approximately 3,730 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shelley Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Wordsworth Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Shakespeare Rise with total crimes: 4

How safe is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 396 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 343 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 11.53 ranking 22th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf crimes were 396. The crime rate of Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in 2024 was 106.16 (year) or 8.85 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf were around 343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.95 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf)CrimesRank (Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf)CrimesRank (Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf)
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
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

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 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 16 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202515
April 202518
March 202525
February 202521
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20257
February 202512
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

High Crime Locations Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf postcode area is presented below.

1. Shelley Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Wordsworth Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Shakespeare Rise (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Poets Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Maes Yr Awel (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Maes Uchaf (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rhiw Felin (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cedar Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Beyron Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Glan Y Nant (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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