Crime in Tonyrefail East: statistics, rates and trends

501 crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tonyrefail East has the 1,879th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Tonyrefail East was highest in the year to July 2025 (594 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (376). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 Tonyrefail East 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-71%) and other crime (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Tonyrefail East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tonyrefail East recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tonyrefail East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tonyrefail East recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tonyrefail East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tonyrefail East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tonyrefail East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tonyrefail East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tonyrefail East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tonyrefail East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tonyrefail East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tonyrefail East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tonyrefail East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tonyrefail East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tonyrefail East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tonyrefail East recorded 13 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 down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tonyrefail East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tonyrefail East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tonyrefail East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tonyrefail East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tonyrefail East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tonyrefail East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Tonyrefail East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tonyrefail East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Tonyrefail East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tonyrefail East 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.

Tonyrefail East has an estimated population of 6,332. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tonyrefail East sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. 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 Tonyrefail East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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