Crime in Trallwng: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Trallwng in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (110), public order (36) and anti-social behaviour (32) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,880th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Trallwng | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 295 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.9 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,739 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trallwng peaked in the year to August 2019 (568 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (281). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 295 | 78.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 281 | 75.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 383 | 102.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 425 | 113.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 343 | 91.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 404 | 108.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 344 | 92.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 568 | 151.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 406 | 108.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trallwng recorded notably more public order (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (44% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 83 to 110 and public order rose from 31 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 52 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 29.4 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Public order | 36 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.6 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 7.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 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 Trallwng; the highest is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf (46.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trallwng |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 716 | 96.5 | +22% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | +26% |
| Rhydfelen Central | 301 | 82.6 | +5% |
| Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | 409 | 133.2 | +69% |
| Ynysybwl | 260 | 56.5 | -28% |
| Church Village | 330 | 46.3 | -41% |
| Abercynon | 479 | 75.7 | -4% |
| Cymer | 467 | 85.3 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Trallwng over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Ynysangharad Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Bryn Olwg | 19 |
| On or near Central Square | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Dewi Street | 11 |
| On or near Fron Terrace | 11 |
| On or near Coedpenmaen Road | 9 |
Of the 263 crimes in Trallwng with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Trallwng has an estimated population of 3,739 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trallwng average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Trallwng | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Trallwng a safe place to live?
Trallwng recorded 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,880th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Trallwng?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (36).
Is crime in Trallwng going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trallwng was up 5% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trallwng?
About 3,739 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trallwng?
Trallwng 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.