Crime Rate in Penrhiw-ceibr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penrhiw-ceibr

The total recorded crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penrhiw-ceibr crime rate of 6.49 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 Penrhiw-ceibr, encompassing approximately 10,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Penrhiw-ceibr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynheulog with total crimes: 11
  • Glyngwyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Park Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Penrhiw-ceibr?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Penrhiw-ceibr reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 525 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penrhiw-ceibr witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 45 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penrhiw-ceibr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 542 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penrhiw-ceibr witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 45 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Penrhiw-ceibr has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penrhiw-ceibr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penrhiw-ceibr has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 10th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Penrhiw-ceibr crimes were 525. The crime rate of Penrhiw-ceibr in 2024 was 52.39 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr were around 542 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.09 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 15 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
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
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf47 18396 27343 31
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

Penrhiw-ceibr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202512
January 202518
December 202415
November 202428
October 202418
September 202425
August 202424
July 202424
June 202430
May 202414
April 202420

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Penrhiw-ceibr in March 2025

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

1. Brynheulog (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Glyngwyn Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Park Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Penrhiwceiber Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cross Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Monmouth Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. York Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Prosser Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Woodfield Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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