Crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf: statistics, rates and trends
158 crimes were recorded in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf at a glance
- Crime trends in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Types of crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Demographics of Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Questions about crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (82), public order (27) and anti-social behaviour (21) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,947th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 158 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.9 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,042 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf peaked in the year to August 2019 (225 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 158 | 51.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 39.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 134 | 44.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 66.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 154 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 212 | 69.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 202 | 66.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 225 | 74.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 184 | 60.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
Compared with England and Wales, Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded notably more public order (33% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 71 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 27.0 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Public order | 27 | 8.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf; the highest is Llantrisant and Talbot Green (107.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Llantwit Fardre (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyclun West | 111 | 33.9 | -35% |
| Brynna and Llanharan | 903 | 86.9 | +67% |
| Pontyclun East | 91 | 25.9 | -50% |
| Llantrisant and Talbot Green | 812 | 107.5 | +107% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 562 | 73.5 | +42% |
| Tonyrefail East | 539 | 85.1 | +64% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 144 | 24.3 | -53% |
| Tonyrefail West | 500 | 70.7 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Appletree Close” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Appletree Close | 24 |
| On or near Elm Road | 13 |
| On or near Llys Deri | 12 |
| On or near Aelfryn | 10 |
| On or near Sycamore Road | 10 |
| On or near Heol Pant Gwyn | 9 |
| On or near Maple Close | 7 |
| On or near Gelli Road | 6 |
| On or near Holly Road | 6 |
| On or near Oak Road | 6 |
Of the 137 crimes in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 27.7% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 18 | 13.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf has an estimated population of 3,042 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf a safe place to live?
Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,947th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (27).
Is crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf was up 31% on the year before: 158 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
About 3,042 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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.