Crime in Graig and Pontypridd West: statistics, rates and trends
703 crimes were recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Graig and Pontypridd West
- Questions about crime in Graig and Pontypridd West
- About this data
703 crimes were recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 371 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Graig and Pontypridd West has the 1,375th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Graig and Pontypridd West | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 703 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.7 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,422 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Graig and Pontypridd West was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,100 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (672). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 703 | 94.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 672 | 90.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 826 | 111.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 870 | 117.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,024 | 138.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,003 | 135.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,085 | 146.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,019 | 137.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,100 | 148.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West 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 violence and sexual offences, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+32%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in other crime (-62%) and vehicle crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 50.0 | 1.46 | +22% |
| Public order | 81 | 10.9 | 1.64 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +22% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.9 | 1.20 | +32% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -35% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Graig and Pontypridd West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 52.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Graig and Pontypridd West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Graig and Pontypridd West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Graig and Pontypridd West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Graig and Pontypridd West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Graig and Pontypridd West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Graig and Pontypridd West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Graig and Pontypridd West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Graig and Pontypridd West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Graig and Pontypridd West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Graig and Pontypridd West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Graig and Pontypridd West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Graig and Pontypridd West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Graig and Pontypridd West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Graig and Pontypridd West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Graig and Pontypridd West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Graig and Pontypridd West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trallwng | 296 | 79.2 | -16% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | +5% |
| Rhydfelen Central | 311 | 85.3 | -10% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 410 | 133.5 | +41% |
| Ynysybwl | 266 | 57.8 | -39% |
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | -10% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +33% |
| Church Village | 333 | 46.7 | -51% |
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 Graig and Pontypridd West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 94 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 72 |
| On or near Taff Vale Street | 54 |
| On or near Landraw Road | 30 |
| On or near Llys Graig Y Wion | 22 |
| On or near Union Street | 22 |
| On or near Upper Vaughan Street | 22 |
| On or near Laundry Road | 21 |
| On or near Afon Street | 19 |
| On or near Clos Y Glowyr | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West 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 | 263 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 18.2% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Graig and Pontypridd West has an estimated population of 7,422. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Graig and Pontypridd West sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Graig and Pontypridd West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Graig and Pontypridd West a safe place to live?
Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 94.7 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 Graig and Pontypridd West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (81).
Is crime in Graig and Pontypridd West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Graig and Pontypridd West was up 5% on the year before: 703 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 672 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Graig and Pontypridd West?
Graig and Pontypridd West 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 Graig and Pontypridd West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.