Crime in Trallwng: statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Trallwng in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Trallwng at a glance
- Crime trends in Trallwng
- Types of crime in Trallwng
- Trallwng compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trallwng
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trallwng
- Population and deprivation in Trallwng
- Questions about crime in Trallwng
- About this data
296 crimes were recorded in Trallwng in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trallwng has the 1,877th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trallwng | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 296 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,739 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trallwng was highest in the year to July 2019 (564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (283). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 296 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 283 | 75.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 396 | 105.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 424 | 113.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 346 | 92.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 401 | 107.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 342 | 91.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 564 | 150.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 411 | 109.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trallwng 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 (+13%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 27.0 | 0.79 | +12% |
| Public order | 35 | 9.4 | 1.41 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 7.8 | 0.94 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +50% |
| Other theft | 24 | 6.4 | 1.00 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -11% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.9 | 0.90 | -27% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Trallwng
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trallwng recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trallwng
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trallwng recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trallwng
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trallwng recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trallwng
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trallwng recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trallwng
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trallwng recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trallwng
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trallwng recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trallwng
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trallwng recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trallwng
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trallwng recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trallwng
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trallwng recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trallwng
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trallwng recorded 8 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 up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trallwng
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trallwng recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trallwng
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trallwng recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trallwng
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trallwng recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trallwng, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trallwng.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trallwng |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 703 | 94.7 | +20% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | +26% |
| Rhydfelen Central | 311 | 85.3 | +8% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 410 | 133.5 | +69% |
| Ynysybwl | 266 | 57.8 | -27% |
| Church Village | 333 | 46.7 | -41% |
| Abercynon | 478 | 75.5 | -5% |
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | +7% |
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 Trallwng over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Ynysangharad Road | 32 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Central Square | 22 |
| On or near Bryn Olwg | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Dewi Street | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Coedpenmaen Road | 10 |
| On or near Fron Terrace | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trallwng 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 | 83 | 28.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 27.0% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Trallwng has an estimated population of 3,739. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trallwng sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trallwng |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Trallwng a safe place to live?
Trallwng recorded 79.2 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 Trallwng?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (35).
Is crime in Trallwng going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trallwng was up 5% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trallwng?
Trallwng 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 Trallwng. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.