Crime in Tonypandy: statistics, rates and trends
1,365 crimes were recorded in Tonypandy in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 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 Tonypandy at a glance
- Crime trends in Tonypandy
- Types of crime in Tonypandy
- Tonypandy compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tonypandy
- Streets with the most crime in Tonypandy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tonypandy
- Population and deprivation in Tonypandy
- Questions about crime in Tonypandy
- About this data
1,365 crimes were recorded in Tonypandy in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 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 677 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tonypandy has the 633rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tonypandy | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,365 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,228 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tonypandy was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,024 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,363). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 1,365 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,363 | 79.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,518 | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,518 | 88.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,425 | 82.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,024 | 117.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,934 | 112.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,841 | 106.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,620 | 94.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 104 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 112 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tonypandy 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+19%) and shoplifting (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and other theft (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 677 | 39.3 | 1.15 | +4% |
| Public order | 161 | 9.3 | 1.41 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 5.7 | 0.85 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +15% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.0 | 1.40 | +6% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +19% |
| Other theft | 43 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -28% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tonypandy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tonypandy recorded 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tonypandy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tonypandy recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tonypandy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tonypandy recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tonypandy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tonypandy recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tonypandy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tonypandy recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tonypandy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tonypandy recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tonypandy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tonypandy recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tonypandy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tonypandy recorded 50 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 19% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tonypandy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tonypandy recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tonypandy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tonypandy recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tonypandy
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tonypandy recorded 10 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 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tonypandy
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tonypandy recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tonypandy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tonypandy recorded 4 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tonypandy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tonypandy.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tonypandy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +24% |
| Rhondda | 1,230 | 91.8 | +16% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | +7% |
| Treorchy | 649 | 85.2 | +7% |
| Mountain Ash | 1,051 | 87.8 | +11% |
| Pontypridd | 3,565 | 104.9 | +32% |
| Treherbert | 463 | 80.0 | +1% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | +8% |
4 areas within Tonypandy, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pen-y-graig had the highest rate (96.0 per 1,000) and Cwm Clydach the lowest (67.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-graig | Neighbourhood | 5,334 | 512 | 96.0 |
| Tonypandy | Neighbourhood | 3,550 | 272 | 76.6 |
| Trealaw | Neighbourhood | 4,131 | 290 | 70.2 |
| Cwm Clydach | Neighbourhood | 2,798 | 189 | 67.5 |
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 Tonypandy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Llewellyn Street | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Penrhiw-Fer Road | 34 |
| On or near Milbourne Street | 33 |
| On or near Buckley Road | 30 |
| On or near Aubrey Road | 26 |
| On or near Twyn Gwyn Road | 25 |
| On or near Buckley Close | 24 |
| On or near Derwydd Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tonypandy 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 | 561 | 41.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 219 | 16.0% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Tonypandy has an estimated population of 17,228. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tonypandy sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tonypandy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.4% |
Is Tonypandy a safe place to live?
Tonypandy recorded 79.2 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 Tonypandy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (161).
Is crime in Tonypandy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tonypandy was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,365 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tonypandy?
Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.