Crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf at a glance
- Crime trends in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Types of crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Demographics of Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Questions about crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (127), anti-social behaviour (60) and public order (44) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,186th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 330 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,125 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf peaked in the year to August 2021 (692 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (320). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 330 | 46.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 320 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 339 | 47.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 527 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 562 | 78.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 692 | 97.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 647 | 90.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 496 | 69.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 553 | 77.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 35 and public order rose from 36 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 17.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 8.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 44 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf; the highest is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Llantwit Fardre (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Fardre | 144 | 24.3 | -48% |
| Rhydfelen Central | 301 | 82.6 | +78% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 409 | 133.2 | +188% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 562 | 73.5 | +59% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | +115% |
| Taff's Well | 427 | 120.8 | +161% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 716 | 96.5 | +108% |
| Trallwng | 295 | 78.9 | +70% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castle Court” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Court | 31 |
| On or near Springfield Court | 18 |
| On or near Maindy Court | 16 |
| On or near Dyffryn Y Coed | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Vicarage Court | 14 |
| On or near Abbey Court | 13 |
| On or near St Illtyd'S Close | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Weston Court | 13 |
Of the 270 crimes in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf has an estimated population of 7,125 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf a safe place to live?
Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,186th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf was up 3% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 320 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
About 7,125 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.