Crime Rate in Pontyclun East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontyclun East

The total recorded crimes in Pontyclun East, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontyclun East crime rate of 10.82 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 East, encompassing approximately 1,386 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pontyclun East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crofta Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Race with total crimes: 3
  • Hensol Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pontyclun East?

To understand the safety of Pontyclun East, we need to analyze Pontyclun East 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 East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 66 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontyclun East recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 45 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pontyclun East had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 71 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontyclun East recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 45 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontyclun East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pontyclun East has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 10.82 ranking 41th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pontyclun East crimes were 66. The crime rate of Pontyclun East in 2024 was 47.60 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 46 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontyclun East were around 71 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.20 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 46 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
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 Central13 44109 45143 43
Pontyclun West9 45126 43113 45
Llanharry9 46117 44127 44

Pontyclun East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Drugs 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 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 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pontyclun East in March 2025

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

1. Crofta Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Mill Race (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hensol Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. New Mill Corner (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tyle'R Hendy (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Sovereign Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ffordd Cefn-Yr-Hendy (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Walnut Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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