Crime Rate in Pontyclun Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontyclun Central

The total recorded crimes in Pontyclun Central, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontyclun Central crime rate of 6.66 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 Pontyclun Central, encompassing approximately 2,253 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pontyclun Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Llantrisant Road with total crimes: 2
  • Station Terrace with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pontyclun Central?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Pontyclun Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 109 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontyclun Central recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Pontyclun Central had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 143 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontyclun Central recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontyclun Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontyclun Central has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 6.66 ranking 43th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pontyclun Central crimes were 109. The crime rate of Pontyclun Central in 2024 was 48.36 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 45 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontyclun Central were around 143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.45 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking 43 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontyclun Central)CrimesRank (Pontyclun Central)CrimesRank (Pontyclun Central)
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
Ynysybwl33 30347 33325 33
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 West11 45126 43113 45
Pontyclun East4 4666 4671 46

Pontyclun Central 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 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Pontyclun Central in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Llantrisant Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Station Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clun Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol-Y-Coed (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bryn Dewi Sant (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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