WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Comprehensive safety analysis for Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, localized within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Total Crimes

31
trending_down -18.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

98.01per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,612

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13
Public Order5
Anti-social Behaviour4
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Bicycle Theft1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shakespeare Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near Shelley Walk Map
Robbery: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Wordsworth Gardens Map
Bicycle theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Maes Yr Awel Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Poets Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Maes Ganol Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Dan-Yr-Allt Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Elm Street Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Beyron Close Map
Public order: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Rhondda Cynon Taf district.

Local Rank

#42safest in Rhondda Cynon Taf

National Safety

Top 18%Riskiest

City Average

78.24per 1k

Local Policing

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf

South Wales Police

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting & Retail crime. Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB - Midway Retail Park and Dunelm

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Retail crime & shoplifting - Midway Retail Park, Dunelm.

Issued: 2 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Retail crime & shoplifting - Midway Retail Park, Dunelm, Tesco Extra

Issued: 12 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters. We have engaged with businesses and provided crime prevention advice. We have carried out high visibility patrols and held crime prevention stalls and Cupper with a Copper events to help deter shoplifting in the area.

Actioned: 2 Mar 2026

Retail crime & shoplifting - Midway Retail Park, Dunelm, Tesco Extra

Issued: 8 Sep 2025

Status Update

We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters. We have engaged with businesses and provided crime prevention advice. We have carried out high visibility patrols and held crime prevention stalls and Cupper with a Copper events to help deter shoplifting in the area.

Actioned: 26 Nov 2025

Engagement Events

JUL21

Cuppa with a Copper Rhydyfelin Library

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Rhydyfelin Library, Poplar Road Pontypridd

JUL28

Crime prevention stall/advice at Tesco Upper Boat

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Tesco Extra, Pontypridd

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