Crime in Church Village: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Church Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Church Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Church Village
- Types of crime in Church Village
- Church Village compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Church Village
- Streets with the most crime in Church Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Church Village
- Population and deprivation in Church Village
- Questions about crime in Church Village
- About this data
570 crimes were recorded in Church Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 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 240 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Church Village has the 1,311th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Church Village | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 570 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,444 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Church Village was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,117 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (570). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 570 | 39.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 572 | 39.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 622 | 43.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 868 | 60.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 872 | 60.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,043 | 72.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,117 | 77.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 869 | 60.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 941 | 65.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Church Village 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 criminal damage and arson (+33%). The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and other crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 16.6 | 0.49 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -14% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +208% |
| Other theft | 24 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -15% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -43% |
| Burglary | 12 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Church Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Church Village recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Church Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Church Village recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Church Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Church Village recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Church Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Church Village recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Church Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Church Village recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 208% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Church Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Church Village recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Church Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Church Village recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Church Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Church Village recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Church Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Church Village recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Church Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Church Village recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Church Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Church Village recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Church Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Church Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Church Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Church Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Church Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Church Village.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Church Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | +82% |
| Pontypridd | 3,565 | 104.9 | +166% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 548 | 85.8 | +117% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -1% |
| Caerphilly | 3,600 | 111.6 | +183% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | +114% |
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +148% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | +117% |
3 areas within Church Village, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ton-teg had the highest rate (47.0 per 1,000) and Llantwit Fardre the lowest (23.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ton-teg | Neighbourhood | 2,595 | 122 | 47.0 |
| Church Village | Neighbourhood | 7,125 | 333 | 46.7 |
| Llantwit Fardre | Neighbourhood | 5,929 | 138 | 23.3 |
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 Church Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Court | 29 |
| On or near Tonteg Road | 19 |
| On or near Springfield Court | 17 |
| On or near Station Road | 17 |
| On or near Vicarage Court | 16 |
| On or near Hill Drive | 15 |
| On or near Maesteg Grove | 15 |
| On or near Maindy Court | 15 |
| On or near Weston Court | 15 |
| On or near Dyffryn Y Coed | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Church Village 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 | 188 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 18.1% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 14.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
Church Village has an estimated population of 14,444. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Church Village sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Church Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Church Village a safe place to live?
Church Village recorded 39.5 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 Church Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Church Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Church Village was almost unchanged on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 572 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Church Village?
Church Village 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 Church Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.