Crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf: statistics, rates and trends
722 crimes were recorded in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf at a glance
- Crime trends in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Types of crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Population and deprivation in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Questions about crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- About this data
722 crimes were recorded in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 310 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf has the 738th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 722 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.3 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,715 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf was highest in the year to July 2025 (870 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (586). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 722 | 126.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 870 | 152.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 773 | 135.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 706 | 123.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 586 | 102.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 635 | 111.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 661 | 115.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 598 | 104.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 606 | 106.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+25%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 54.2 | 1.58 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 16.1 | 1.05 | -43% |
| Public order | 90 | 15.7 | 2.37 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 10.0 | 1.47 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 8.6 | 1.03 | -9% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +6% |
| Other crime | 25 | 4.4 | 2.07 | +25% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +75% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.0 | 0.91 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 0.50 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.0 | 0.62 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.72 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | -33% |
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | -44% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | -24% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | -25% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | -39% |
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | -37% |
| Tonyrefail West | 495 | 70.0 | -45% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 703 | 94.7 | -25% |
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 Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Station Street | 42 |
| On or near Appletree Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Nightclub | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Hannah Street | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Rhodfa Sant Luc | 30 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 28 |
| On or near Ashfield Close | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 | 248 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 14.4% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf has an estimated population of 5,715. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf a safe place to live?
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf was down 17% on the year before: 722 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 870 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.