Crime Rate in Pontypridd Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontypridd Town

The total recorded crimes in Pontypridd Town, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontypridd Town crime rate of 13.97 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 Pontypridd Town, encompassing approximately 4,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Pontypridd Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Church Street with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11

How safe is Pontypridd Town?

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

  • Relative to Rhondda Cynon Taf:

    • In 2024, Pontypridd Town reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 804 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontypridd Town witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Pontypridd Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 755 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontypridd Town witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontypridd Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontypridd Town has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 13.97 ranking 13th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Pontypridd Town crimes were 804. The crime rate of Pontypridd Town in 2024 was 187.23 (year) or 15.60 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontypridd Town were around 755 crimes with yearly crime rate of 175.82 (year) or 14.65 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontypridd Town)CrimesRank (Pontypridd Town)CrimesRank (Pontypridd Town)
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
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 West11 45126 43113 45
Pontyclun East4 4666 4671 46

Pontypridd Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202530
April 202519
March 202514
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415
October 202413
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 202515
January 202514
December 202415
November 202412
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Pontypridd Town in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whiterock Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Taff Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Graigwen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Crossbrook Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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