Crime in Gilfach-goch: statistics, rates and trends
208 crimes were recorded in Gilfach-goch in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gilfach-goch at a glance
- Crime trends in Gilfach-goch
- Types of crime in Gilfach-goch
- Gilfach-goch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gilfach-goch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gilfach-goch
- Population and deprivation in Gilfach-goch
- Questions about crime in Gilfach-goch
- About this data
208 crimes were recorded in Gilfach-goch in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 115 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gilfach-goch has the 2,595th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gilfach-goch | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 208 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.2 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,458 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gilfach-goch was highest in the year to July 2021 (315 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (184). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 208 | 60.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 263 | 76.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 235 | 68.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 184 | 53.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 226 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 315 | 91.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 226 | 65.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 198 | 57.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 272 | 78.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gilfach-goch 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. The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 33.3 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Public order | 24 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 0.96 | -36% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.0 | 0.32 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -62% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.9 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -80% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +100% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 0.08 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Gilfach-goch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gilfach-goch recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 55.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gilfach-goch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gilfach-goch recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gilfach-goch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gilfach-goch recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gilfach-goch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gilfach-goch recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gilfach-goch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gilfach-goch recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gilfach-goch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gilfach-goch recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gilfach-goch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gilfach-goch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gilfach-goch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gilfach-goch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gilfach-goch
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gilfach-goch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gilfach-goch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gilfach-goch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gilfach-goch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gilfach-goch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gilfach-goch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gilfach-goch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gilfach-goch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gilfach-goch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gilfach-goch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gilfach-goch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gilfach-goch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail West | 495 | 70.0 | +16% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +60% |
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | +32% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | +27% |
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | +17% |
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | +41% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +110% |
| Brynna and Llanharan | 871 | 83.8 | +39% |
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 Gilfach-goch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bryn-Hedd | 24 |
| On or near Brynhy Fryd | 18 |
| On or near Heol Glyncoch | 15 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 15 |
| On or near Llewellyn Street | 13 |
| On or near Meadow Street | 9 |
| On or near Hill Street | 8 |
| On or near Llewelyns View | 8 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Bryn | 8 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Mynydd | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gilfach-goch 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 | 90 | 43.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 17.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 13.9% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Gilfach-goch has an estimated population of 3,458. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gilfach-goch sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gilfach-goch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.2% |
Is Gilfach-goch a safe place to live?
Gilfach-goch recorded 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Gilfach-goch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (24).
Is crime in Gilfach-goch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gilfach-goch was down 21% on the year before: 208 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gilfach-goch?
Gilfach-goch 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 Gilfach-goch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.