Crime in Pentre: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Pentre in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
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418 crimes were recorded in Pentre in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 190 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pentre has the 1,876th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pentre | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 418 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,280 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pentre was highest in the year to July 2020 (509 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (385). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 418 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 452 | 85.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 385 | 72.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 429 | 81.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 413 | 78.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 509 | 96.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 509 | 96.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 493 | 93.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 503 | 95.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pentre 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 public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and other theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 36.0 | 1.05 | +7% |
| Public order | 47 | 8.9 | 1.34 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 8.5 | 0.56 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +17% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +55% |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.0 | 1.43 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.5 | 0.50 | +62% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -59% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.98 | +25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pentre
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pentre recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pentre
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pentre recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pentre
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pentre recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pentre
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pentre recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pentre
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pentre recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pentre
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pentre recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pentre
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pentre recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pentre
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pentre recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pentre
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pentre recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pentre
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pentre recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pentre
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pentre recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pentre
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pentre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pentre
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pentre recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pentre
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pentre recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pentre, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pentre.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad | 517 | 87.5 | +11% |
| Treorchy | 649 | 85.2 | +8% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | +4% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | -3% |
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | -11% |
| Treherbert | 463 | 80.0 | +1% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | +20% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +21% |
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 Pentre over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Forge Lane | 32 |
| On or near Church Road | 29 |
| On or near St David Street | 25 |
| On or near Price Street | 16 |
| On or near Rees Place | 12 |
| On or near Alma Place | 12 |
| On or near Baglan Street | 11 |
| On or near Parry Street | 11 |
| On or near Pleasant View | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pentre 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 | 174 | 41.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Pentre has an estimated population of 5,280. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pentre sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pentre |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Pentre a safe place to live?
Pentre recorded 79.2 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 Pentre?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (47).
Is crime in Pentre going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pentre was down 8% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 452 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pentre?
Pentre 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 Pentre. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.