Crime in Graig and Pontypridd West: statistics, rates and trends
716 crimes were recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Graig and Pontypridd West at a glance
- Crime trends in Graig and Pontypridd West
- Types of crime in Graig and Pontypridd West
- Graig and Pontypridd West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Graig and Pontypridd West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Graig and Pontypridd West
- Demographics of Graig and Pontypridd West
- Questions about crime in Graig and Pontypridd West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (372), public order (86) and anti-social behaviour (71) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,330th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Graig and Pontypridd West | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 716 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.5 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,422 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Graig and Pontypridd West peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,100 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (655). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 716 | 96.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 655 | 88.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 805 | 108.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 869 | 117.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 997 | 134.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,026 | 138.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,100 | 148.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,026 | 138.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,073 | 144.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Graig and Pontypridd West recorded notably more public order (74% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (46% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (39% below) and anti-social behaviour (38% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 29 and violence and sexual offences rose from 301 to 372.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 50.1 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Public order | 86 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Graig and Pontypridd West; the highest is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf (46.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Graig and Pontypridd West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trallwng | 295 | 78.9 | -18% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | +3% |
| Rhydfelen Central | 301 | 82.6 | -14% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 409 | 133.2 | +38% |
| Ynysybwl | 260 | 56.5 | -41% |
| Cymer | 467 | 85.3 | -12% |
| Porth | 728 | 127.4 | +32% |
| Church Village | 330 | 46.3 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 95 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 83 |
| On or near Taff Vale Street | 55 |
| On or near Landraw Road | 31 |
| On or near Afon Street | 24 |
| On or near Union Street | 24 |
| On or near Llys Graig Y Wion | 22 |
| On or near Upper Vaughan Street | 21 |
| On or near Laundry Road | 19 |
| On or near Clos Y Glowyr | 15 |
Of the 645 crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Graig and Pontypridd West has an estimated population of 7,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Graig and Pontypridd West average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Graig and Pontypridd West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Graig and Pontypridd West a safe place to live?
Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,330th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Graig and Pontypridd West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 372 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (86).
Is crime in Graig and Pontypridd West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Graig and Pontypridd West was up 9% on the year before: 716 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Graig and Pontypridd West?
About 7,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Graig and Pontypridd West?
Graig and Pontypridd West 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.