Crime in Porth: statistics, rates and trends
1,262 crimes were recorded in Porth in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
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1,262 crimes were recorded in Porth in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 572 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Porth has the 381st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Porth | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,262 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.9 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,897 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Porth was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,458 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,164). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,262 | 97.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,458 | 113.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,314 | 101.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,180 | 91.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,164 | 90.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,419 | 110.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,379 | 106.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,256 | 97.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,268 | 98.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 129 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Porth 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, other crime.
The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 572 | 44.4 | 1.30 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 13.9 | 0.90 | -34% |
| Public order | 150 | 11.6 | 1.75 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 7.3 | 1.07 | +2% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.0 | 0.49 | -7% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.2 | 1.51 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.6 | 0.54 | +6% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.6 | 0.72 | +74% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.6 | 0.78 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Porth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Porth recorded 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Porth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Porth recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Porth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Porth recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Porth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Porth recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Porth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Porth recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Porth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Porth recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Porth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Porth recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Porth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Porth recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Porth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Porth recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Porth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Porth recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Porth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Porth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Porth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Porth recorded 8 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Porth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Porth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Porth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Porth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Porth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Porth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonypandy | 1,365 | 79.2 | -19% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | -14% |
| Pontypridd | 3,565 | 104.9 | +7% |
| Rhondda | 1,230 | 91.8 | -6% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | -26% |
| Mountain Ash | 1,051 | 87.8 | -10% |
| Church Village | 570 | 39.5 | -60% |
| Treorchy | 649 | 85.2 | -13% |
2 areas within Porth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Porth had the highest rate (126.3 per 1,000) and Cymer the lowest (85.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Porth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Station Street | 42 |
| On or near Appletree Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Nightclub | 38 |
| On or near Belmont Terrace | 36 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Hannah Street | 31 |
| On or near Rhodfa Sant Luc | 30 |
| On or near Trebanog Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Porth 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 | 455 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 179 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 173 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Porth has an estimated population of 12,897. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Porth sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Porth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.9% |
Is Porth a safe place to live?
Porth recorded 97.9 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 Porth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Porth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porth was down 13% on the year before: 1,262 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,458 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Porth?
Porth 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 Porth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.