Crime in Beddau: statistics, rates and trends
562 crimes were recorded in Beddau in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (230), anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (61) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 720th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Beddau | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 562 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,642 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beddau peaked in the year to August 2021 (678 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (529). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 562 | 73.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 548 | 71.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 529 | 69.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 543 | 71.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 541 | 70.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 678 | 88.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 626 | 81.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 613 | 80.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 610 | 79.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beddau recorded notably more other crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 61 and anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 74, while public order fell from 67 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 30.1 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 9.7 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +118% |
| Public order | 56 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.1 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Beddau; the highest is Caerphilly (113.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Pontyclun (38.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beddau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Village | 574 | 39.7 | -46% |
| Pontyclun | 200 | 38.9 | -47% |
| Pontypridd | 3,597 | 105.8 | +44% |
| Tonyrefail | 889 | 89.5 | +22% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 781 | 89.6 | +22% |
| Porth | 1,273 | 98.7 | +34% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 515 | 80.6 | +10% |
| Caerphilly | 3,656 | 113.3 | +54% |
Beddau and Tyn-y-nant is the one area listed within Beddau, with 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beddau and Tyn-y-nant | Neighbourhood | 7,642 | 562 | 73.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Beddau over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Heol Treferig” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Treferig | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Hill View | 32 |
| On or near Centenary Court | 21 |
| On or near Penycoedcae Road | 21 |
| On or near Cwrt Castellau | 20 |
| On or near Moorland Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Brynteg Green | 15 |
| On or near Fairview | 15 |
| On or near Castellau Road | 13 |
Of the 488 crimes in Beddau with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Beddau has an estimated population of 7,642 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beddau average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Beddau | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.3% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Beddau a safe place to live?
Beddau recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 720th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Beddau?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Beddau going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beddau was up 3% on the year before: 562 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beddau?
About 7,642 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beddau?
Beddau 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.