Crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir: statistics, rates and trends
709 crimes were recorded in Tylorstown and Ynyshir in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir at a glance
- Crime trends in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- Types of crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- Population and deprivation in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- Questions about crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
- About this data
709 crimes were recorded in Tylorstown and Ynyshir in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 369 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tylorstown and Ynyshir has the 1,367th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tylorstown and Ynyshir | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 709 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.9 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,471 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir was highest in the year to July 2021 (955 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (664). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 709 | 94.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 664 | 88.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 762 | 102.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 667 | 89.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 796 | 106.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 955 | 127.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 873 | 116.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 784 | 104.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 804 | 107.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tylorstown and Ynyshir 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 violence and sexual offences, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+43%) and public order (+31%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 49.4 | 1.44 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 11.8 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Public order | 84 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.4 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +43% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -7% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.7 | 0.82 | +5% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +12% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -29% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 52.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tylorstown and Ynyshir
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tylorstown and Ynyshir, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tylorstown and Ynyshir.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tylorstown and Ynyshir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | -26% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +33% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | -19% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +1% |
| Ystrad | 517 | 87.5 | -8% |
| Cymer | 465 | 85.0 | -10% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | -13% |
| Pentre | 418 | 79.2 | -17% |
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 Tylorstown and Ynyshir over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park View | 36 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Ffynon | 29 |
| On or near Heol Dyfed | 27 |
| On or near Llewellyn Street | 25 |
| On or near Pleasant View | 25 |
| On or near Heol Mair | 24 |
| On or near Heol Y Twyn | 22 |
| On or near East Road | 20 |
| On or near Hirwain Place | 18 |
| On or near Brynhyfryd | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tylorstown and Ynyshir 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 | 306 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 14.7% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 12.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Tylorstown and Ynyshir has an estimated population of 7,471. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tylorstown and Ynyshir sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tylorstown and Ynyshir |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.5% |
Is Tylorstown and Ynyshir a safe place to live?
Tylorstown and Ynyshir recorded 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Tylorstown and Ynyshir?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tylorstown and Ynyshir was up 7% on the year before: 709 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 664 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tylorstown and Ynyshir?
Tylorstown and Ynyshir 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 Tylorstown and Ynyshir. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.