Crime in Ystrad: statistics, rates and trends
517 crimes were recorded in Ystrad in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
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517 crimes were recorded in Ystrad in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 239 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ystrad has the 1,578th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ystrad | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 517 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,906 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ystrad was highest in the year to July 2020 (653 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (425). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 517 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 425 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 518 | 87.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 481 | 81.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 485 | 82.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 618 | 104.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 653 | 110.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 603 | 102.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 613 | 103.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ystrad 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+42%) and anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 40.5 | 1.18 | +31% |
| Public order | 74 | 12.5 | 1.89 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 10.3 | 1.52 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +100% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.2 | 1.52 | +0% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -27% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -17% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -75% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ystrad
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ystrad recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ystrad
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ystrad recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ystrad
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ystrad recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ystrad
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ystrad recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ystrad
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ystrad recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ystrad
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ystrad recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ystrad
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ystrad recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ystrad
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ystrad recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ystrad
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ystrad recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ystrad
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ystrad recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ystrad
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ystrad recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ystrad
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ystrad recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ystrad
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ystrad recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Ystrad, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ystrad.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ystrad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentre | 418 | 79.2 | -10% |
| Tonypandy | 272 | 76.6 | -12% |
| Ferndale and Maerdy | 599 | 82.3 | -6% |
| Trealaw | 290 | 70.2 | -20% |
| Treorchy | 649 | 85.2 | -3% |
| Tylorstown and Ynyshir | 709 | 94.9 | +8% |
| Pen-y-graig | 512 | 96.0 | +10% |
| Porth | 722 | 126.3 | +44% |
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 Ystrad over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nebo Estate | 44 |
| On or near B4512 | 38 |
| On or near Sandybank Road | 31 |
| On or near River Street | 21 |
| On or near Ffordd Seren | 19 |
| On or near Bodringallt Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Gelli Road | 16 |
| On or near Lloyd Street | 15 |
| On or near B4223 | 14 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Mynydd | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ystrad 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 | 239 | 46.2% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 14.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 13.9% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 12.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Ystrad has an estimated population of 5,906. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ystrad sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ystrad |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Ystrad a safe place to live?
Ystrad recorded 87.5 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 Ystrad?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (74).
Is crime in Ystrad going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ystrad was up 22% on the year before: 517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 425 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ystrad?
Ystrad 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 Ystrad. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.