Crime in Gilfach-goch: statistics, rates and trends
222 crimes were recorded in Gilfach-goch in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gilfach-goch
- Questions about crime in Gilfach-goch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (22) and public order (20) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Gilfach-goch | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 222 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,458 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gilfach-goch peaked in the year to August 2021 (321 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (188). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 222 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 255 | 73.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 235 | 68.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 188 | 54.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 218 | 63.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 92.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 233 | 67.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 189 | 54.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 262 | 75.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (59% below) was well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 37 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 35.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 5.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Gilfach-goch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gilfach-goch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail West | 500 | 70.7 | +10% |
| Pen-y-graig | 530 | 99.4 | +55% |
| Tonyrefail East | 539 | 85.1 | +33% |
| Tonypandy | 269 | 75.8 | +18% |
| Trealaw | 295 | 71.4 | +11% |
| Cymer | 467 | 85.3 | +33% |
| Porth | 728 | 127.4 | +98% |
| Brynna and Llanharan | 903 | 86.9 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Gilfach-goch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bryn-Hedd” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bryn-Hedd | 28 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 19 |
| On or near Brynhy Fryd | 18 |
| On or near Heol Glyncoch | 15 |
| On or near Llewellyn Street | 14 |
| On or near Hill Street | 12 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Bryn | 9 |
| On or near Llewelyns View | 8 |
| On or near Meadow Street | 8 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Mynydd | 7 |
Of the 200 crimes in Gilfach-goch with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 21.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 16.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Gilfach-goch has an estimated population of 3,458 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gilfach-goch average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gilfach-goch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.2% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Gilfach-goch a safe place to live?
Gilfach-goch recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,468th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gilfach-goch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Gilfach-goch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gilfach-goch was down 13% on the year before: 222 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gilfach-goch?
About 3,458 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gilfach-goch?
Gilfach-goch 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.