Crime in Cwmbach: statistics, rates and trends
532 crimes were recorded in Cwmbach in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
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532 crimes were recorded in Cwmbach in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 231 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cwmbach has the 1,193rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cwmbach | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 532 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.1 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,212 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cwmbach was highest in the year to July 2020 (658 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (532). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 532 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 548 | 105.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 565 | 108.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 553 | 106.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 575 | 110.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 653 | 125.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 658 | 126.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 608 | 116.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 581 | 111.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cwmbach 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+72%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-65%) and public order (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 44.3 | 1.29 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 13.4 | 0.88 | -11% |
| Public order | 58 | 11.1 | 1.67 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 9.6 | 1.41 | +72% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 6.5 | 0.79 | -6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +3% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.7 | 0.76 | +40% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.7 | 1.27 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -65% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.1 | 0.65 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cwmbach
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cwmbach recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cwmbach
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cwmbach recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cwmbach
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cwmbach recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cwmbach
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cwmbach recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cwmbach
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cwmbach recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cwmbach
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cwmbach recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cwmbach
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cwmbach recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cwmbach
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cwmbach recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cwmbach
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cwmbach recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cwmbach
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cwmbach recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cwmbach
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cwmbach recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cwmbach
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cwmbach recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cwmbach
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cwmbach recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cwmbach, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cwmbach.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cwmbach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberaman | 881 | 84.5 | -17% |
| Aberdare East | 1,125 | 162.8 | +60% |
| Mountain Ash | 726 | 96.4 | -6% |
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | 667 | 68.0 | -33% |
| Penrhiw-ceibr | 532 | 90.6 | -11% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | -19% |
| Pen-y-waun | 308 | 101.2 | -1% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | -7% |
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 Cwmbach over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coed Duffryn | 39 |
| On or near Pond Place | 39 |
| On or near Pant-Y-Cerdin | 35 |
| On or near Tre Gwilym | 33 |
| On or near Tre Telynog | 31 |
| On or near Bethania Place | 23 |
| On or near Canal Road | 23 |
| On or near Bryngolwg | 22 |
| On or near Brynawelon | 21 |
| On or near Maeshyfryd | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cwmbach 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 | 205 | 38.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 13.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Cwmbach has an estimated population of 5,212. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cwmbach sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cwmbach |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Cwmbach a safe place to live?
Cwmbach recorded 102.1 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 Cwmbach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Cwmbach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cwmbach was down 3% on the year before: 532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cwmbach?
Cwmbach 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 Cwmbach. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.