Crime Rate in Tonyrefail East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tonyrefail East

The total recorded crimes in Tonyrefail East, Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tonyrefail East crime rate of 12.62 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 Tonyrefail East, encompassing approximately 6,657 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tonyrefail East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highlands Close with total crimes: 36
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Concorde Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tonyrefail East?

To understand the safety of Tonyrefail East, we need to analyze Tonyrefail 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, Tonyrefail East reported a higher crime volume than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 571 crimes compared to 502. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tonyrefail East witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

    • In 2023, Tonyrefail East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rhondda Cynon Taf average, with 499 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tonyrefail East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 45 other areas in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tonyrefail East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tonyrefail East has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 12.62 ranking 6th out of 45 in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK

In 2024, the total Tonyrefail East crimes were 571. The crime rate of Tonyrefail East in 2024 was 85.77 (year) or 7.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tonyrefail East were around 499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.96 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Rhondda Cynon Taf.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tonyrefail East)CrimesRank (Tonyrefail East)CrimesRank (Tonyrefail East)
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
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

Tonyrefail East 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order 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 17 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 (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202522
May 202516
April 202523
March 202528
February 202517
January 202514
December 20249
November 202416
October 202419
September 202416
August 202425

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 202518
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Tonyrefail East in July 2025

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

1. Highlands Close (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences36
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
3. Concorde Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Evergreen Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Llantrisant Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Llantrisant Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Heol Tyllwyd (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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