Crime in Pontyclun West: statistics, rates and trends

105 crimes were recorded in Pontyclun West in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 49 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pontyclun West has the 3,717th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pontyclun West was highest in the year to July 2024 (130 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (42). Over the whole period it rose 91%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pontyclun West 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Pontyclun West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pontyclun West recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Pontyclun West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pontyclun West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pontyclun West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pontyclun West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pontyclun West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pontyclun West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pontyclun West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pontyclun West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pontyclun West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pontyclun West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pontyclun West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pontyclun West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pontyclun West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pontyclun West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pontyclun West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pontyclun West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Pontyclun West

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pontyclun West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pontyclun West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pontyclun West.

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pontyclun West 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.

Pontyclun West has an estimated population of 3,277. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pontyclun West sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.