Crime in Cymer: statistics, rates and trends
465 crimes were recorded in Cymer in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
465 crimes were recorded in Cymer in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cymer has the 1,655th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cymer | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 465 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.0 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,472 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cymer was highest in the year to July 2021 (608 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (411). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 465 | 85.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 518 | 94.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 457 | 83.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 411 | 75.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 87.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 608 | 111.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 580 | 106.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 541 | 98.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 579 | 105.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cymer 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. The largest falls were in drugs (-52%) and other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 40.0 | 1.17 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -20% |
| Public order | 54 | 9.9 | 1.49 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -12% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.7 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.6 | 1.21 | -30% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -52% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cymer
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cymer recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cymer
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cymer recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cymer
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cymer recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cymer
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cymer recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cymer
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cymer recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cymer
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cymer recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cymer
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cymer recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cymer
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cymer recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cymer
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cymer recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cymer
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cymer recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cymer
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cymer recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cymer
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cymer recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cymer
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cymer recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cymer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cymer.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cymer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +49% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +13% |
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | -7% |
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | -17% |
| Tonyrefail West | 495 | 70.0 | -18% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | +12% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 703 | 94.7 | +11% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | -10% |
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 Cymer over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belmont Terrace | 36 |
| On or near Trebanog Road | 30 |
| On or near Morgan Street | 26 |
| On or near St Davids Close | 19 |
| On or near Graigwen Road | 19 |
| On or near Heol Eurwen Davies | 18 |
| On or near Pen-Y-Banc | 15 |
| On or near Henllys | 13 |
| On or near Channel Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Bryn Bedw | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cymer 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 | 178 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 18.3% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Cymer has an estimated population of 5,472. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cymer sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cymer |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.8% |
Is Cymer a safe place to live?
Cymer recorded 85.0 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 Cymer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Cymer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cymer was down 10% on the year before: 465 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 518 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cymer?
Cymer 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 Cymer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.