Crime in Penrhiw-ceibr: statistics, rates and trends
532 crimes were recorded in Penrhiw-ceibr in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penrhiw-ceibr at a glance
- Crime trends in Penrhiw-ceibr
- Types of crime in Penrhiw-ceibr
- Penrhiw-ceibr compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penrhiw-ceibr
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penrhiw-ceibr
- Population and deprivation in Penrhiw-ceibr
- Questions about crime in Penrhiw-ceibr
- About this data
532 crimes were recorded in Penrhiw-ceibr in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 267 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penrhiw-ceibr has the 1,480th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penrhiw-ceibr | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 532 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.6 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,874 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penrhiw-ceibr was highest in the year to July 2021 (645 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (468). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 532 | 90.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 542 | 92.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 477 | 81.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 581 | 98.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 521 | 88.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 645 | 109.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 572 | 97.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 531 | 90.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 468 | 79.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penrhiw-ceibr 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 criminal damage and arson (+32%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-74%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 45.5 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 11.7 | 0.77 | +10% |
| Public order | 59 | 10.0 | 1.51 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 8.3 | 1.23 | +32% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.1 | 0.62 | -33% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -27% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -74% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.03 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penrhiw-ceibr
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penrhiw-ceibr
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penrhiw-ceibr
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penrhiw-ceibr
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penrhiw-ceibr
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penrhiw-ceibr
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penrhiw-ceibr
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penrhiw-ceibr
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penrhiw-ceibr
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penrhiw-ceibr
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penrhiw-ceibr
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penrhiw-ceibr
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penrhiw-ceibr
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penrhiw-ceibr
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penrhiw-ceibr, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penrhiw-ceibr.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penrhiw-ceibr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash | 726 | 96.4 | +6% |
| Abercynon | 478 | 75.5 | -17% |
| Ynysybwl | 266 | 57.8 | -36% |
| Cwmbach | 532 | 102.1 | +13% |
| Aberaman | 881 | 84.5 | -7% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | +5% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | -9% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +39% |
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 Penrhiw-ceibr over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brynheulog | 50 |
| On or near Hawthorn Terrace | 45 |
| On or near Glyngwyn Street | 33 |
| On or near Cross Street | 24 |
| On or near Harcourt Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Holly Row | 22 |
| On or near Station Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Oak Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Park Hill | 14 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr 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 | 219 | 41.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.2% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
Penrhiw-ceibr has an estimated population of 5,874. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penrhiw-ceibr sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penrhiw-ceibr |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.4% |
Is Penrhiw-ceibr a safe place to live?
Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 90.6 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 Penrhiw-ceibr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Penrhiw-ceibr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penrhiw-ceibr was down 2% on the year before: 532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 542 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penrhiw-ceibr?
Penrhiw-ceibr 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 Penrhiw-ceibr. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.