Crime in Penrhiw-ceibr: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Penrhiw-ceibr in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Penrhiw-ceibr
- Questions about crime in Penrhiw-ceibr
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (270), anti-social behaviour (70) and public order (56) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,458th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Penrhiw-ceibr | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 536 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.2 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,874 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penrhiw-ceibr peaked in the year to August 2021 (633 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (471). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 536 | 91.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 544 | 92.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 471 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 576 | 98.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 520 | 88.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 633 | 107.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 98.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 549 | 93.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 473 | 80.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Penrhiw-ceibr recorded notably more public order (43% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (34% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below) and anti-social behaviour (22% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 51 and anti-social behaviour rose from 58 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 46.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 56 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penrhiw-ceibr; the highest is Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf (56.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penrhiw-ceibr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash | 729 | 96.8 | +6% |
| Abercynon | 479 | 75.7 | -17% |
| Ynysybwl | 260 | 56.5 | -38% |
| Cwmbach | 535 | 102.6 | +12% |
| Aberaman | 872 | 83.6 | -8% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 703 | 94.1 | +3% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 609 | 83.6 | -8% |
| Porth | 728 | 127.4 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Penrhiw-ceibr over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brynheulog” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brynheulog | 54 |
| On or near Hawthorn Terrace | 43 |
| On or near Glyngwyn Street | 30 |
| On or near Cross Street | 25 |
| On or near Harcourt Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Station Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Holly Row | 18 |
| On or near Park Hill | 16 |
| On or near Woodfield Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Bailey Street | 14 |
Of the 466 crimes in Penrhiw-ceibr with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 210 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 17.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Penrhiw-ceibr has an estimated population of 5,874 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penrhiw-ceibr average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Penrhiw-ceibr | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.4% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Penrhiw-ceibr a safe place to live?
Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,458th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Penrhiw-ceibr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Penrhiw-ceibr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penrhiw-ceibr was down 1% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penrhiw-ceibr?
About 5,874 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penrhiw-ceibr?
Penrhiw-ceibr 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.