Crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- Questions about crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- About this data
410 crimes were recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 212 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has the 613th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 410 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.5 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,071 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf was highest in the year to July 2021 (495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (328). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 410 | 133.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 384 | 125.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 392 | 127.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 328 | 106.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 424 | 138.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 495 | 161.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 378 | 123.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 361 | 117.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 382 | 124.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+31%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-68%) and shoplifting (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 69.0 | 2.02 | +18% |
| Public order | 47 | 15.3 | 2.30 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 9.1 | 0.59 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 9.1 | 1.34 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 5.2 | 1.06 | +129% |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.9 | 1.38 | +150% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -35% |
| Other crime | 14 | 4.6 | 2.16 | -30% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.3 | 2.35 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.0 | 1.19 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 51.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydfelen Central | 311 | 85.3 | -36% |
| Treforest | 633 | 99.8 | -25% |
| Church Village | 333 | 46.7 | -65% |
| Trallwng | 296 | 79.2 | -41% |
| Graig and Pontypridd West | 703 | 94.7 | -29% |
| Llantwit Fardre | 138 | 23.3 | -83% |
| Taff's Well | 433 | 122.5 | -8% |
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | 550 | 72.0 | -46% |
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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Poets Close | 47 |
| On or near Clos Aneurin | 31 |
| On or near Wordsworth Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Shelley Walk | 29 |
| On or near Shakespeare Rise | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Beyron Close | 21 |
| On or near Glan Y Nant | 21 |
| On or near Maes Yr Awel | 21 |
| On or near Holly Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 | 173 | 42.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 16.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 15.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 7.1% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf has an estimated population of 3,071. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.4% |
| Social rented homes | 55.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf a safe place to live?
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (47).
Is crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf was up 7% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 384 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf?
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf 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 Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.