Crime in Beddau: statistics, rates and trends
550 crimes were recorded in Beddau in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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550 crimes were recorded in Beddau in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Beddau has the 752nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beddau | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 550 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,642 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beddau was highest in the year to July 2021 (672 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (534). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 550 | 72.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 555 | 72.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 534 | 69.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 538 | 70.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 551 | 72.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 672 | 87.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 649 | 84.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 589 | 77.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 618 | 80.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beddau 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+79%) and other theft (+23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 30.9 | 0.90 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -7% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.5 | 1.12 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 6.5 | 0.79 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +0% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +23% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 1.24 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +31% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -44% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beddau
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beddau recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beddau
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beddau recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beddau
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beddau recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beddau
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beddau recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beddau
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beddau recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beddau
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beddau recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beddau
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beddau recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beddau
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beddau recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beddau
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beddau recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beddau
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beddau recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beddau
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beddau 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beddau
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beddau recorded 5 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 up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beddau
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beddau recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Beddau, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beddau.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beddau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Village | 570 | 39.5 | -45% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -46% |
| Pontypridd | 3,565 | 104.9 | +46% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | +17% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | +19% |
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +36% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 548 | 85.8 | +19% |
| Caerphilly | 3,600 | 111.6 | +55% |
1 areas within Beddau, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Beddau and Tyn-y-nant had the highest rate (72.0 per 1,000) and Beddau and Tyn-y-nant the lowest (72.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | Neighbourhood | 7,642 | 550 | 72.0 |
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 Beddau over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Heol Treferig | 42 |
| On or near Hill View | 33 |
| On or near Cwrt Castellau | 20 |
| On or near Penycoedcae Road | 20 |
| On or near Centenary Court | 20 |
| On or near Fairview | 15 |
| On or near Brynteg Green | 14 |
| On or near Heol Ida | 14 |
| On or near Moorland Crescent | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beddau 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 | 197 | 35.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Beddau has an estimated population of 7,642. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beddau sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beddau |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.3% |
Is Beddau a safe place to live?
Beddau recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Beddau?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Beddau going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beddau was almost unchanged on the year before: 550 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 555 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beddau?
Beddau 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 Beddau. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.