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 May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf crime rate of 8.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maes Yr Awel with total crimes: 5
  • Poets Close with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Street with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 8.85 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf)CrimesRank (Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf)CrimesRank (Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf)
Aberdare East80 41,266 11,130 1
Aberaman102 11,063 21,023 2
Brynna and Llanharan99 2862 5780 5
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed70 6948 3979 3
Llantrisant and Talbot Green81 3805 7794 4
Porth79 5920 4747 8
Pontypridd Town67 7804 8755 6
Graig and Pontypridd West67 8808 6751 7
Mountain Ash59 12802 9747 9
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos66 9553 17499 19
Ferndale and Maerdy61 11743 11732 10
Tylorstown and Ynyshir50 14746 10715 11
Cymer64 10507 23420 26
Abercynon48 17581 14591 12
Cwmbach49 15629 12522 16
Treorchy57 13566 16590 13
Tonyrefail West40 23623 13475 21
Pen-y-graig49 16526 19546 14
Penrhiw-ceibr44 21525 20542 15
Tonyrefail East38 26571 15499 20
Ystrad40 22514 21520 17
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant44 19552 18508 18
Treforest46 18503 24453 22
Pentre44 20445 26329 32
Treherbert40 24507 22433 25
Pen-y-waun27 32358 30437 23
Church Village24 37339 34436 24
Taff's Well39 25497 25366 29
Trallwng24 34363 29409 27
Rhydfelen Central34 27336 35286 35
Tonypandy25 33324 36389 28
Trealaw33 28375 28360 30
Llwyn-y-pia29 30352 32175 40
Glyn-coch24 35352 31273 36
Ynysybwl28 31347 33325 33
Cilfynydd18 39281 37287 34
Gilfach-goch24 36274 38195 38
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen18 41253 39242 37
Llantwit Fardre21 38161 41163 42
Cwm Clydach18 40184 40185 39
Ton-teg8 46129 42164 41
Pontyclun West13 42126 43113 45
Pontyclun Central10 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun East10 4366 4671 46
Llanharry10 45117 44127 44

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202525
February 202521
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245
July 202416
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 202512
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

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

1. Maes Yr Awel (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Poets Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Holly Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Llys Corrwg (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Shelley Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beechwood Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Cedar Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heol-Y- Bryn (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Dynea Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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