Crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf: statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf at a glance
- Crime trends in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Types of crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Demographics of Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Questions about crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (29) and public order (26) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,990th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 269 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,550 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf peaked in the year to August 2019 (514 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (259). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 269 | 75.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 278 | 78.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 333 | 93.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 379 | 106.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 259 | 73.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 399 | 112.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 407 | 114.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 514 | 144.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 400 | 112.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (47% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 29 and public order fell from 37 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 34.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 8.2 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Public order | 26 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 5.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf; the highest is Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Gilfach-goch (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trealaw | 295 | 71.4 | -6% |
| Pen-y-graig | 530 | 99.4 | +31% |
| Ystrad | 504 | 85.3 | +13% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 703 | 94.1 | +24% |
| Porth | 728 | 127.4 | +68% |
| Pentre | 393 | 74.4 | -2% |
| Gilfach-goch | 222 | 64.2 | -15% |
| Cymer | 467 | 85.3 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Derwydd Road | 23 |
| On or near Eleanor Street | 17 |
| On or near Fern Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 13 |
| On or near Compton Road | 13 |
| On or near Church Street | 11 |
| On or near Dunraven Street | 11 |
| On or near Ardwyn Terrace | 10 |
| On or near De Winton Street | 9 |
Of the 240 crimes in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 18.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf has an estimated population of 3,550 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf a safe place to live?
Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf recorded 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,990th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf was down 3% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 278 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
About 3,550 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Tonypandy, 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.