Crime Rate in Pontyclun West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontyclun West

The total recorded crimes in Pontyclun West, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontyclun West crime rate of 12.11 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 West, encompassing approximately 908 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pontyclun West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coedcae Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Ysgawen with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pontyclun West?

To understand the safety of Pontyclun West, we need to analyze Pontyclun West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 126 crimes compared to 502.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontyclun West recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Pontyclun West had fewer crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 113 crimes compared to 469. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontyclun West recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontyclun West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontyclun West has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 12.11 ranking 45th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pontyclun West crimes were 126. The crime rate of Pontyclun West in 2024 was 138.75 (year) or 11.56 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontyclun West were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 124.44 (year) or 10.37 (month) ranking 45 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontyclun West)CrimesRank (Pontyclun West)CrimesRank (Pontyclun West)
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 Central15 43109 45143 43
Pontyclun East4 4666 4671 46

Pontyclun West 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 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pontyclun West in July 2025

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

1. Coedcae Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Ysgawen (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Carreg Arwyn (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bryn Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bryn Meurig (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Meadow Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heol-Y-Felin (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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