Crime in Tonyrefail West: statistics, rates and trends
495 crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail West in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tonyrefail West at a glance
- Crime trends in Tonyrefail West
- Types of crime in Tonyrefail West
- Tonyrefail West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tonyrefail West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tonyrefail West
- Population and deprivation in Tonyrefail West
- Questions about crime in Tonyrefail West
- About this data
495 crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail West in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 253 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tonyrefail West has the 2,222nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tonyrefail West | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 495 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.0 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,072 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tonyrefail West was highest in the year to July 2024 (542 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (396). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 495 | 70.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 525 | 74.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 542 | 76.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 420 | 59.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 462 | 65.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 518 | 73.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 527 | 74.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 480 | 67.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 396 | 56.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tonyrefail West 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 increases were in public order (+45%). The largest falls were in other crime (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 35.8 | 1.04 | -3% |
| Public order | 64 | 9.0 | 1.36 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -38% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +70% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -46% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.8 | 0.52 | -24% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -20% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Tonyrefail West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tonyrefail West recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tonyrefail West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tonyrefail West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tonyrefail West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tonyrefail West recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tonyrefail West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tonyrefail West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tonyrefail West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tonyrefail West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tonyrefail West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tonyrefail West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tonyrefail West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tonyrefail West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tonyrefail West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tonyrefail West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tonyrefail West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tonyrefail West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tonyrefail West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tonyrefail West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tonyrefail West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tonyrefail West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tonyrefail West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tonyrefail West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tonyrefail West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tonyrefail West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tonyrefail West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tonyrefail West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tonyrefail West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail East | 501 | 79.1 | +13% |
| Gilfach-goch | 208 | 60.2 | -14% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +37% |
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | +21% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +80% |
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | +0% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | +9% |
| Brynna and Llanharan | 871 | 83.8 | +20% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Waun | 72 |
| On or near Bryngolau | 70 |
| On or near Penrhiw-Fer Road | 52 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 41 |
| On or near Parc Dan Y Bryn | 14 |
| On or near Weston Road | 13 |
| On or near Cedar Way | 13 |
| On or near Cae Glas | 12 |
| On or near Dan-Y-Fron | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tonyrefail West 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 | 212 | 42.8% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 16.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 7.7% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Tonyrefail West has an estimated population of 7,072. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tonyrefail West sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tonyrefail West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Tonyrefail West a safe place to live?
Tonyrefail West recorded 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Tonyrefail West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (64).
Is crime in Tonyrefail West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tonyrefail West was down 6% on the year before: 495 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tonyrefail West?
Tonyrefail West 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 Tonyrefail West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.