Crime in Pen-y-waun: statistics, rates and trends
326 crimes were recorded in Pen-y-waun in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pen-y-waun at a glance
- Crime trends in Pen-y-waun
- Types of crime in Pen-y-waun
- Pen-y-waun compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pen-y-waun
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pen-y-waun
- Demographics of Pen-y-waun
- Questions about crime in Pen-y-waun
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), anti-social behaviour (49) and public order (39) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,072nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pen-y-waun | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 326 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.1 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,044 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pen-y-waun of any year here (326 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 326 | 107.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 375 | 123.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 370 | 121.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 387 | 127.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 370 | 121.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 422 | 138.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 373 | 122.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 398 | 130.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 395 | 129.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pen-y-waun recorded notably more public order (92% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (66% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (55% above the national rate). On the year before, public order fell from 47 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 52.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 16.1 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 39 | 12.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other crime | 13 | 4.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pen-y-waun; the highest is Aberdare East (163.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Aberdare West and Llwydcoed (67.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pen-y-waun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare West and Llwydcoed | 658 | 67.1 | -37% |
| Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos | 438 | 71.2 | -34% |
| Aberdare East | 1,131 | 163.7 | +53% |
| Aberaman | 872 | 83.6 | -22% |
| Cwmbach | 535 | 102.6 | -4% |
| Treherbert | 466 | 80.5 | -25% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 609 | 83.6 | -22% |
| Treorchy | 662 | 86.9 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Pen-y-waun over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pentwyn Court” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pentwyn Court | 32 |
| On or near Dan-Yr-Heol | 26 |
| On or near A465 | 25 |
| On or near Pen-Yr-Heol | 25 |
| On or near Heol Dyfed | 20 |
| On or near Hirwaun Road | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near Golwg Y Mynydd | 18 |
| On or near Llyswen | 14 |
| On or near Heol Bryn Gwyn | 13 |
Of the 277 crimes in Pen-y-waun with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 22.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 15.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Pen-y-waun has an estimated population of 3,044 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (44%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (42%, against 18%) and more households without a car (40%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pen-y-waun average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pen-y-waun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 38.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 41.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Pen-y-waun a safe place to live?
Pen-y-waun recorded 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,072nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Pen-y-waun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Pen-y-waun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pen-y-waun was down 13% on the year before: 326 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 375 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pen-y-waun?
About 3,044 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pen-y-waun?
Pen-y-waun 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.