Crime in Pontyclun East: statistics, rates and trends
87 crimes were recorded in Pontyclun East in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pontyclun East at a glance
- Crime trends in Pontyclun East
- Types of crime in Pontyclun East
- Pontyclun East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pontyclun East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pontyclun East
- Population and deprivation in Pontyclun East
- Questions about crime in Pontyclun East
- About this data
87 crimes were recorded in Pontyclun East in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 22 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pontyclun East has the 3,866th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pontyclun East | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 87 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.8 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,513 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pontyclun East was highest in the year to July 2021 (102 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (63). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 87 | 24.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 83 | 23.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 63 | 17.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 77 | 21.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 74 | 21.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 102 | 29.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 101 | 28.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 73 | 20.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 93 | 26.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pontyclun East 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 6.3 | 0.18 | -41% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.0 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +133% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -44% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.1 | 0.18 | -43% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.9 | 0.24 | -25% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.27 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pontyclun East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pontyclun East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pontyclun East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pontyclun East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pontyclun East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pontyclun East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pontyclun East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pontyclun East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pontyclun East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pontyclun East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pontyclun East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pontyclun East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pontyclun East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pontyclun East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pontyclun East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pontyclun East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pontyclun East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pontyclun East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pontyclun East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pontyclun East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pontyclun East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pontyclun East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pontyclun East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pontyclun East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pontyclun East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pontyclun East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pontyclun East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pontyclun East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontyclun East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llantrisant and Talbot Green | 795 | 105.3 | +325% |
| Pontyclun West | 105 | 32.0 | +29% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 550 | 72.0 | +191% |
| Llanharry | 153 | 50.3 | +103% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 138 | 23.3 | -6% |
| Brynna and Llanharan | 871 | 83.8 | +239% |
| Church Village | 333 | 46.7 | +89% |
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | +219% |
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 Pontyclun East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dol-Y-Llan | 11 |
| On or near Crofta Lane | 10 |
| On or near School Road | 10 |
| On or near Y Parc | 9 |
| On or near The Paddocks | 8 |
| On or near Castan Road | 5 |
| On or near Delfryn | 4 |
| On or near Llwynfen Road | 4 |
| On or near Mill Race | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pontyclun East 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 | 30 | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 18.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 15 | 17.2% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 16.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.3% |
Pontyclun East has an estimated population of 3,513. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pontyclun East sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pontyclun East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 91.0% |
| Social rented homes | 0.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Pontyclun East a safe place to live?
Pontyclun East recorded 24.8 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 Pontyclun East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (16).
Is crime in Pontyclun East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontyclun East was up 5% on the year before: 87 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 83 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pontyclun East?
Pontyclun East 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 Pontyclun East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.