Crime Rate in Ynysybwl: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ynysybwl

The total recorded crimes in Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ynysybwl crime rate of 7.80 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 Ynysybwl, encompassing approximately 4,231 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ynysybwl Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paget Street with total crimes: 5
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Buarth-Y-Capel with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ynysybwl?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Ynysybwl demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 347 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ynysybwl recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Ynysybwl had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 325 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ynysybwl recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Ynysybwl has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ynysybwl Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ynysybwl has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 30th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Ynysybwl crimes were 347. The crime rate of Ynysybwl in 2024 was 82.00 (year) or 6.83 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ynysybwl were around 325 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.80 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ynysybwl)CrimesRank (Ynysybwl)CrimesRank (Ynysybwl)
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
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
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

Ynysybwl 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 20258
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 202418

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
February 20252
December 20243
August 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ynysybwl in July 2025

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

1. Paget Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Mill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Buarth-Y-Capel (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Clas Cwm (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dan Y Cribyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Augustus Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Pen-Y-Mynydd (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. New Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Glyn Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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