Crime Rate in Rhondda Cynon Taf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhondda Cynon Taf

The total recorded crimes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rhondda Cynon Taf in January 2025 are around 1,724 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhondda Cynon Taf crime rate of 7.25 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf, encompassing approximately 237,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (768) incidents (16.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (230) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Public order: (171) incidents (14.00% increase)
Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mace Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Cross Inn Road with total crimes: 15

Rhondda Cynon Taf Police Info:

South Wales Police

Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Llantrisant and Talbot Green (103 crimes), and the safest, Llanharry (4 crimes), is 99 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Similarly, the area of Llantrisant & Talbot Green (103 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Church Village West (20 crimes), with a difference of 83 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Llantrisant and Talbot Green103
Aberaman80
Aberdare East70
Porth65
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed61

Safest Wards:

Cwm Clydach12
Pontyclun West11
Pontyclun East7
Ton-teg6
Llanharry4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Llantrisant & Talbot Green103
Pontypridd West96
Hirwaun & Rhigos89
Ystrad & Llwynypia81
Aberaman80

Safest Areas:

Tonyrefail East38
Pentre37
Treherbert28
Church Village East & Ton-teg28
Church Village West20

Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (768 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (230 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 657 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 160 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (671 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (235 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (721 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (257 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (680 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (222 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (773 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (335 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 840 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 296 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1488 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (628 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 777 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202580
December 202495
November 202477
October 202473
September 202479
August 202495
July 202484
June 2024194

A total of 1156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 144.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025138
December 2024111
November 2024132
October 2024182
September 202489
August 202484
July 2024138
June 2024282

A total of 1901 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 237.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 530 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025171
December 2024150
November 2024173
October 2024204
September 2024173
August 2024235
July 2024265
June 2024530

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 834 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 104.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025112
December 202476
November 2024102
October 202485
September 202495
August 202491
July 202469
June 2024204

A total of 353 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202550
December 202429
November 202445
October 202438
September 202431
August 202436
July 202428
June 202496

A total of 2363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 295.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025230
December 2024160
November 2024235
October 2024257
September 2024222
August 2024335
July 2024296
June 2024628

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 202410

A total of 508 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202462
November 202466
October 202458
September 202445
August 202434
July 202487
June 2024108

A total of 6598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 824.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1488 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025768
December 2024657
November 2024671
October 2024721
September 2024680
August 2024773
July 2024840
June 20241488

A total of 117 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 395 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202438
November 202436
October 202441
September 202441
August 202437
July 202450
June 2024106

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424

A total of 424 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202451
November 202436
October 202448
September 202437
August 202449
July 202441
June 2024100

High Crime Locations Rhondda Cynon Taf in January 2025

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

1. Mace Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Cross Inn Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour15
4. Fernhill (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Appletree Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2

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