Crime in Church Village: statistics, rates and trends
574 crimes were recorded in Church Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Church Village
- Questions about crime in Church Village
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (224), anti-social behaviour (97) and public order (72) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,290th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Church Village | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 574 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.7 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,444 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Church Village of any year here (574 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 574 | 39.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 590 | 40.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 607 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 846 | 58.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 871 | 60.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,068 | 73.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,103 | 76.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 863 | 59.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 936 | 64.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 36 and criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 51, while other theft fell from 45 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 15.5 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +80% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Church Village; the highest is Caerphilly (113.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Pontyclun (38.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Church Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beddau | 562 | 73.5 | +85% |
| Pontypridd | 3,597 | 105.8 | +166% |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 515 | 80.6 | +103% |
| Pontyclun | 200 | 38.9 | -2% |
| Caerphilly | 3,656 | 113.3 | +185% |
| Tonyrefail | 889 | 89.5 | +125% |
| Porth | 1,273 | 98.7 | +148% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 781 | 89.6 | +125% |
Of the 3 areas within Church Village, Ton-teg had the highest crime rate (47.4 per 1,000) and Llantwit Fardre the lowest (24.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ton-teg | Neighbourhood | 2,595 | 123 | 47.4 |
| Church Village | Neighbourhood | 7,125 | 330 | 46.3 |
| Llantwit Fardre | Neighbourhood | 5,929 | 144 | 24.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Church Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castle Court” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Court | 31 |
| On or near Springfield Court | 18 |
| On or near Tonteg Road | 17 |
| On or near Maesteg Grove | 16 |
| On or near Maindy Court | 16 |
| On or near Dyffryn Y Coed | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Vicarage Court | 14 |
| On or near Abbey Court | 13 |
| On or near Hill Drive | 13 |
Of the 477 crimes in Church Village with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 23.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Church Village has an estimated population of 14,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Church Village average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Church Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Church Village a safe place to live?
Church Village recorded 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,290th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Church Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Church Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Church Village was down 3% on the year before: 574 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 590 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Church Village?
About 14,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Church Village?
Church Village 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.