WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, localized within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Total Crimes

38
trending_down -29.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

69.1per 1k
trending_down -6.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,208

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Public Order9
Violence & Sexual Offences9
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Drug Offences4
Vehicle Crime3
Anti-social Behaviour3
Other Theft2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Davies Row Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Station Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Merthyr Road Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Bethel Place Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Harris Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Ger Y Mynydd Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Glanant Street Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Llwyn Onn Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Rhondda Cynon Taf district.

Local Rank

#22safest in Rhondda Cynon Taf

City Average

78.24per 1k

Local Policing

Pen-y-waun

South Wales Police

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Local Priorities

ASB
Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints

Issued: 11 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 11 Mar 2026

Drug use & dealing

Issued: 11 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 11 Mar 2026

Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons

Issued: 11 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 11 Mar 2026

Drug use & dealing
Reports of cannabis,
Class A use, dealing
in public or homes

Issued: 10 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.

Actioned: 10 Mar 2026

ASB
Youth nuisance,
rowdy groups,
abusive behaviour,
noise complaints

Issued: 10 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in
identified areas.
We have engaged with residents through
surgeries and meetings.
We have run school-based awareness sessions
about ASB.

Actioned: 10 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

AUG6

Cupper with a Copper - Hwb Cana, Penywaun

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street Aberdare

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