Crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos: statistics, rates and trends
435 crimes were recorded in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos at a glance
- Crime trends in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- Types of crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- Population and deprivation in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- Questions about crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- About this data
435 crimes were recorded in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has the 2,201st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 435 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.7 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,156 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos was highest in the year to July 2025 (567 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (367). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 435 | 70.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 567 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 500 | 81.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 449 | 72.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 367 | 59.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 521 | 84.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 554 | 90.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 521 | 84.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 486 | 78.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 other crime (-59%) and vehicle crime (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 31.0 | 0.91 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -24% |
| Public order | 48 | 7.8 | 1.17 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +10% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -36% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.3 | 1.08 | -59% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +22% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-waun | 308 | 101.2 | +43% |
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | 667 | 68.0 | -4% |
| Aberdare East | 1,125 | 162.8 | +130% |
| Treherbert | 463 | 80.0 | +13% |
| Aberaman | 881 | 84.5 | +20% |
| Cwmbach | 532 | 102.1 | +44% |
| Treorchy | 649 | 85.2 | +21% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | +16% |
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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maescynon | 18 |
| On or near Bethel Place | 16 |
| On or near Lower Cross Street | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Llwyn Onn | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Brecon Close | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Halt Close | 12 |
| On or near Merthyr Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 | 187 | 43.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos has an estimated population of 6,156. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos a safe place to live?
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos recorded 70.7 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos was down 23% on the year before: 435 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 567 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos?
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos 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 Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.