Crime in Tonyrefail: statistics, rates and trends
840 crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tonyrefail at a glance
- Crime trends in Tonyrefail
- Types of crime in Tonyrefail
- Tonyrefail compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tonyrefail
- Streets with the most crime in Tonyrefail
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tonyrefail
- Population and deprivation in Tonyrefail
- Questions about crime in Tonyrefail
- About this data
840 crimes were recorded in Tonyrefail in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 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 392 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tonyrefail has the 543rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tonyrefail | Rhondda Cynon Taf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 840 | 20,613 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.5 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,937 | 242,844 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tonyrefail was highest in the year to July 2021 (999 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (670). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 840 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 962 | 96.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 948 | 95.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 787 | 79.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 819 | 82.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 999 | 100.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 914 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 799 | 80.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 670 | 67.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tonyrefail 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and other crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 39.4 | 1.15 | -8% |
| Public order | 104 | 10.5 | 1.58 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 7.0 | 1.04 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 6.9 | 0.45 | -32% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.9 | 0.93 | -25% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +93% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.6 | 1.24 | -41% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -19% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tonyrefail
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tonyrefail recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tonyrefail
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tonyrefail recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tonyrefail
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tonyrefail recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tonyrefail
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tonyrefail recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tonyrefail
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tonyrefail recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tonyrefail
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tonyrefail recorded 29 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 93% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tonyrefail
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tonyrefail recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tonyrefail
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tonyrefail recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tonyrefail
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tonyrefail recorded 26 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 down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tonyrefail
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tonyrefail recorded 21 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tonyrefail
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tonyrefail recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tonyrefail
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tonyrefail recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tonyrefail, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tonyrefail.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tonyrefail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +16% |
| Tonypandy | 1,365 | 79.2 | -6% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | +1% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | -15% |
| Pontypridd | 3,565 | 104.9 | +24% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -54% |
| Church Village | 570 | 39.5 | -53% |
| Rhondda | 1,230 | 91.8 | +9% |
2 areas within Tonyrefail, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tonyrefail East had the highest rate (79.1 per 1,000) and Tonyrefail West the lowest (70.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonyrefail East | Neighbourhood | 6,332 | 501 | 79.1 |
| Tonyrefail West | Neighbourhood | 7,072 | 495 | 70.0 |
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 Tonyrefail over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Waun | 72 |
| On or near Bryngolau | 70 |
| On or near Primrose Court | 42 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 41 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Heol Tyllwyd | 28 |
| On or near Investiture Place | 25 |
| On or near Prichard Street | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tonyrefail 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 | 331 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 14.8% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Tonyrefail has an estimated population of 9,937. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tonyrefail sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tonyrefail |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.4% |
Is Tonyrefail a safe place to live?
Tonyrefail recorded 84.5 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 Tonyrefail?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (104).
Is crime in Tonyrefail going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tonyrefail was down 13% on the year before: 840 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 962 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tonyrefail?
Tonyrefail 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 Tonyrefail. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.