Crime in Porth: statistics, rates and trends
1,273 crimes were recorded in Porth in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (558), anti-social behaviour (184) and public order (159) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 369th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Porth | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,273 | 20,779 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,897 | 242,844 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Porth peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,477 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,144). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,273 | 98.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,477 | 114.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,321 | 102.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,178 | 91.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,144 | 88.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,417 | 109.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,419 | 110.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,216 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,284 | 99.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Porth recorded notably more public order (85% above the national rate), other crime (54% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below) and vehicle crime (45% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 64 to 30 and anti-social behaviour fell from 284 to 184.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 558 | 43.3 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 184 | 14.3 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Public order | 159 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 4.3 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Porth; the highest is Pontypridd (105.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Church Village (39.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonypandy | 1,386 | 80.5 | -18% |
| Tonyrefail | 889 | 89.5 | -9% |
| Pontypridd | 3,597 | 105.8 | +7% |
| Rhondda | 1,169 | 87.3 | -12% |
| Beddau | 562 | 73.5 | -25% |
| Mountain Ash | 1,058 | 88.4 | -10% |
| Church Village | 574 | 39.7 | -60% |
| Treorchy | 662 | 86.9 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Porth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Station Street | 47 |
| On or near Nightclub | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Belmont Terrace | 32 |
| On or near Rhodfa Sant Luc | 32 |
| On or near Trebanog Road | 32 |
| On or near Appletree Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Ashfield Close | 29 |
Of the 1,089 crimes in Porth with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 184 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 441 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 273 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Porth has an estimated population of 12,897 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Porth average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Porth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.9% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Porth a safe place to live?
Porth recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 369th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Porth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 558 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (184).
Is crime in Porth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porth was down 14% on the year before: 1,273 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,477 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Porth?
About 12,897 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Porth?
Porth 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.