Crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf: statistics, rates and trends
409 crimes were recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf at a glance
- Crime trends in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- Types of crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- Demographics of Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- Questions about crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (211), public order (52), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 620th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 409 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.2 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,071 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf peaked in the year to August 2021 (462 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (334). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 409 | 133.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 400 | 130.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 375 | 122.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 334 | 108.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 433 | 141.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 462 | 150.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 412 | 134.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 353 | 114.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 374 | 121.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
Compared with England and Wales, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded notably more public order (2.5 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (39% below). On the year before, public order rose from 36 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 68.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Public order | 52 | 16.9 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 9.4 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 4.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 4.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 4.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydfelen Central | 301 | 82.6 | -38% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | -25% |
| Church Village | 330 | 46.3 | -65% |
| Trallwng | 295 | 78.9 | -41% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 716 | 96.5 | -28% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 144 | 24.3 | -82% |
| Taff's Well | 427 | 120.8 | -9% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 562 | 73.5 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Poets Close” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Poets Close | 53 |
| On or near Clos Aneurin | 32 |
| On or near Shelley Walk | 29 |
| On or near Wordsworth Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Shakespeare Rise | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Glan Y Nant | 20 |
| On or near Maes Yr Awel | 20 |
| On or near Beyron Close | 19 |
| On or near Holly Street | 16 |
Of the 380 crimes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 171 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 20.0% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 16.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has an estimated population of 3,071 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (56%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%) and more households without a car (41%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 55.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf a safe place to live?
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 133.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 620th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (52).
Is crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf was up 2% on the year before: 409 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 400 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
About 3,071 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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.