Crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf: statistics, rates and trends
728 crimes were recorded in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Questions about crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (303), anti-social behaviour (97) and public order (94) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 730th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 728 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.4 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,715 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf peaked in the year to August 2025 (866 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (580). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 728 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 866 | 151.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 786 | 137.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 707 | 123.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 580 | 101.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 644 | 112.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 671 | 117.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 625 | 109.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded notably more public order (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (2.2 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (56% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 60, while anti-social behaviour fell from 163 to 97 and violence and sexual offences fell from 369 to 303.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 53.0 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 17.0 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Public order | 94 | 16.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 8.9 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Other crime | 27 | 4.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymer | 467 | 85.3 | -33% |
| Trealaw | 295 | 71.4 | -44% |
| Pen-y-graig | 530 | 99.4 | -22% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 703 | 94.1 | -26% |
| Tonypandy | 269 | 75.8 | -41% |
| Tonyrefail East | 539 | 85.1 | -33% |
| Tonyrefail West | 500 | 70.7 | -44% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 716 | 96.5 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Station Street | 47 |
| On or near Nightclub | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Rhodfa Sant Luc | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Appletree Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Ashfield Close | 29 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 28 |
| On or near Hannah Street | 28 |
Of the 631 crimes in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf has an estimated population of 5,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf a safe place to live?
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 730th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf was down 16% on the year before: 728 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 866 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
About 5,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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.