Crime in Brynna and Llanharan: statistics, rates and trends
871 crimes were recorded in Brynna and Llanharan in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brynna and Llanharan at a glance
- Crime trends in Brynna and Llanharan
- Types of crime in Brynna and Llanharan
- Brynna and Llanharan compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brynna and Llanharan
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brynna and Llanharan
- Population and deprivation in Brynna and Llanharan
- Questions about crime in Brynna and Llanharan
- About this data
871 crimes were recorded in Brynna and Llanharan in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 421 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brynna and Llanharan has the 1,704th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brynna and Llanharan | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 871 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.8 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,389 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brynna and Llanharan was highest in the year to July 2026 (871 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (414). Over the whole period it rose 110%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 871 | 83.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 765 | 73.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 742 | 71.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 701 | 67.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 492 | 47.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 487 | 46.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 528 | 50.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 470 | 45.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 414 | 39.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brynna and Llanharan over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+47%) and criminal damage and arson (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-38%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 40.5 | 1.18 | +11% |
| Public order | 134 | 12.9 | 1.94 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +13% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -26% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +100% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brynna and Llanharan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brynna and Llanharan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brynna and Llanharan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brynna and Llanharan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brynna and Llanharan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brynna and Llanharan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brynna and Llanharan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brynna and Llanharan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brynna and Llanharan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brynna and Llanharan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brynna and Llanharan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brynna and Llanharan
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brynna and Llanharan
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brynna and Llanharan
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brynna and Llanharan recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brynna and Llanharan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brynna and Llanharan.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brynna and Llanharan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharry | 153 | 50.3 | -40% |
| Pontyclun West | 105 | 32.0 | -62% |
| Llantrisant and Talbot Green | 795 | 105.3 | +26% |
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | -6% |
| Tonyrefail West | 495 | 70.0 | -17% |
| Pontyclun East | 87 | 24.8 | -70% |
| Gilfach-goch | 208 | 60.2 | -28% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 550 | 72.0 | -14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brynna and Llanharan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 242 |
| On or near Glan-Yr-Ely | 65 |
| On or near Park View | 57 |
| On or near Dôl Sant Ilid | 40 |
| On or near Gelli Fedi Rise | 28 |
| On or near The Square | 27 |
| On or near Bridgend Road | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Tan-Y-Bryn | 15 |
| On or near Meadow Rise | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brynna and Llanharan over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 38.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 17.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Brynna and Llanharan has an estimated population of 10,389. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brynna and Llanharan sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brynna and Llanharan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Brynna and Llanharan a safe place to live?
Brynna and Llanharan recorded 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brynna and Llanharan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (134).
Is crime in Brynna and Llanharan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brynna and Llanharan was up 14% on the year before: 871 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 765 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brynna and Llanharan?
Brynna and Llanharan is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brynna and Llanharan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.