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 March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf crime rate of 12.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poets Close with total crimes: 5
  • Rhiw Felin with total crimes: 5
  • Clos Aneurin with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 12.60 ranking 18th 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.

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
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
Taff's Well34 27497 25366 29
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

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202521
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245
July 202416
June 202436
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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
March 20257
February 202512
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

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
December 20242
July 20241
April 20241

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

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

1. Poets Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Rhiw Felin (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
3. Clos Aneurin (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Maes Yr Awel (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wordsworth Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Holly Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Elm Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shakespeare Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beyron Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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