Crime in Rhydfelen Central: statistics, rates and trends

311 crimes were recorded in Rhydfelen Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rhydfelen Central has the 1,647th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rhydfelen Central was highest in the year to July 2022 (371 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (298). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 Rhydfelen Central 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 falls were in public order (-24%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rhydfelen Central

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rhydfelen Central recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rhydfelen Central

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rhydfelen Central recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rhydfelen Central

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rhydfelen Central recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rhydfelen Central

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rhydfelen Central recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rhydfelen Central

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rhydfelen Central recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rhydfelen Central

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rhydfelen Central recorded 16 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 78% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rhydfelen Central

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rhydfelen Central recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rhydfelen Central

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rhydfelen Central recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rhydfelen Central

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rhydfelen Central recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rhydfelen Central

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rhydfelen Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Rhydfelen Central

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rhydfelen Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rhydfelen Central

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rhydfelen Central 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 down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Rhydfelen Central over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rhydfelen Central 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.

Rhydfelen Central has an estimated population of 3,646. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rhydfelen Central sits in decile 2.6, more 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 Rhydfelen Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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