Crime in Cymer: statistics, rates and trends
467 crimes were recorded in Cymer in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (215), anti-social behaviour (79) and public order (58) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,658th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cymer | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 467 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.3 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,472 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cymer peaked in the year to August 2021 (603 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (404). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 467 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 455 | 83.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 404 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 470 | 85.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 603 | 110.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 599 | 109.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 524 | 95.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 578 | 105.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cymer recorded notably more public order (59% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 114 to 79 and criminal damage and arson fell from 43 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 39.3 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 14.4 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 58 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cymer; the highest is Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Tonyrefail West (70.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cymer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth | 728 | 127.4 | +49% |
| Pen-y-graig | 530 | 99.4 | +16% |
| Tonyrefail East | 539 | 85.1 | 0% |
| Trealaw | 295 | 71.4 | -16% |
| Tonyrefail West | 500 | 70.7 | -17% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 703 | 94.1 | +10% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 716 | 96.5 | +13% |
| Tonypandy | 269 | 75.8 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Cymer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Belmont Terrace” and “Trebanog Road” (32 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belmont Terrace | 32 |
| On or near Trebanog Road | 32 |
| On or near St Davids Close | 25 |
| On or near Graigwen Road | 22 |
| On or near Morgan Street | 20 |
| On or near Pen-Y-Banc | 17 |
| On or near Heol Eurwen Davies | 16 |
| On or near Henllys | 13 |
| On or near Maes Bedw | 12 |
| On or near Channel Avenue | 11 |
Of the 388 crimes in Cymer with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 21.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 18.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Cymer has an estimated population of 5,472 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cymer average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cymer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.8% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Cymer a safe place to live?
Cymer recorded 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,658th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Cymer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Cymer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cymer was down 13% on the year before: 467 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cymer?
About 5,472 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cymer?
Cymer 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.