Crime in Llanharan and Brynna: statistics, rates and trends
748 crimes were recorded in Llanharan and Brynna in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llanharan and Brynna at a glance
- Crime trends in Llanharan and Brynna
- Types of crime in Llanharan and Brynna
- Llanharan and Brynna compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Llanharan and Brynna
- Streets with the most crime in Llanharan and Brynna
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llanharan and Brynna
- Population and deprivation in Llanharan and Brynna
- Questions about crime in Llanharan and Brynna
- About this data
748 crimes were recorded in Llanharan and Brynna in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 358 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Llanharan and Brynna has the 534th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llanharan and Brynna | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 748 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.8 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,719 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llanharan and Brynna was highest in the year to July 2026 (748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (259). Over the whole period it rose 189%, 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 | 748 | 85.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 671 | 77.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 672 | 77.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 559 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 306 | 35.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 327 | 37.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 341 | 39.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 312 | 35.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 259 | 29.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llanharan and Brynna 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+48%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and other theft (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 358 | 41.1 | 1.20 | +8% |
| Public order | 117 | 13.4 | 2.02 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 9.4 | 0.61 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +20% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +108% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +64% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +125% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +175% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -17% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llanharan and Brynna
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llanharan and Brynna
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llanharan and Brynna
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llanharan and Brynna
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llanharan and Brynna
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llanharan and Brynna
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llanharan and Brynna
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 23 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 up 64% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llanharan and Brynna
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llanharan and Brynna
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llanharan and Brynna
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llanharan and Brynna
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Llanharan and Brynna
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llanharan and Brynna
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Llanharan and Brynna
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llanharan and Brynna recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Llanharan and Brynna, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llanharan and Brynna.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llanharan and Brynna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoed | 567 | 56.9 | -34% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -54% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | -1% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | -16% |
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +14% |
| Bridgend | 5,104 | 97.5 | +14% |
| Tonypandy | 1,365 | 79.2 | -8% |
| Church Village | 570 | 39.5 | -54% |
1 areas within Llanharan and Brynna, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brynna and Llanharan had the highest rate (83.8 per 1,000) and Brynna and Llanharan the lowest (83.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynna and Llanharan | Neighbourhood | 10,389 | 871 | 83.8 |
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 Llanharan and Brynna over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near Glan-Yr-Ely | 65 |
| On or near Park View | 57 |
| On or near Dôl Sant Ilid | 40 |
| On or near The Square | 27 |
| On or near Bridgend Road | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Ynysmaerdy Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Bluebell Drive | 13 |
| On or near St Peters Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llanharan and Brynna 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 | 282 | 37.7% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 18.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 17.4% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Llanharan and Brynna has an estimated population of 8,719. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llanharan and Brynna sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llanharan and Brynna |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Llanharan and Brynna a safe place to live?
Llanharan and Brynna recorded 85.8 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 Llanharan and Brynna?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (117).
Is crime in Llanharan and Brynna going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llanharan and Brynna was up 11% on the year before: 748 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 671 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llanharan and Brynna?
Llanharan and Brynna 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 Llanharan and Brynna. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.