Cyfarthfa Crime Overview
Cyfarthfa is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Mid Glamorgan, and is the 21st most dangerous overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cyfarthfa in 2020 was 77 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 10% higher than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cyfarthfa is the 144th most dangerous small town, and the 1,114th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2019, Cyfarthfa had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for robbery, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2018 was also a bad month for Cyfarthfa residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for possession of weapons, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.40 per 1,000 residents. Cyfarthfa recorded 10 reports of drugs during June 2018, making its crime rate of 1.3 the worst for drugs in Mid Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Cyfarthfa are violence and sexual offences, with 224 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 10% lower than 2019's figure of 246 offences and a difference of 2.91 from 2019's crime rate of 33. Cyfarthfa's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Cyfarthfa to other towns and cities
See how Cyfarthfa shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Cyfarthfa and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Cyfarthfa Crime Map
Crime in Cyfarthfa Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Summary of Crimes in Cyfarthfa This Year
| Cyfarthfa | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 282 | 37.31 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 7% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.26 | 114 | 0.25 | 3.8% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.65 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 5% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 63 | 8.33 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 7% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 82 | 10.85 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 69% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.72 | 736 | 1.64 | 4.7% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 41 | 5.42 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 16% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.66 | 178 | 0.40 | 39% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 93 | 12.30 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 20% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.26 | 72 | 0.16 | 38% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.79 | 1,623 | 3.62 | 358% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 29 | 3.84 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 29% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 224 | 29.63 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 6% safer |
Cyfarthfa Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llantrisant | 1,003 | 63.34 | 21% safer |
| Ogmore Valley | 530 | 65.15 | 18% safer |
| Cornelly | 511 | 67.28 | 14% safer |
| Aberaman | 762 | 75.06 | 2.2% safer |
| Maesteg | 1,336 | 76.00 | 0.96% safer |
| Cyfarthfa | 580 | 76.73 | - |
| Aberdare | 1,178 | 80.14 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Bridgend | 1,861 | 120.59 | 36% more dangerous |
| Town | 1,016 | 127.53 | 40% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Cyfarthfa
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Cyfarthfa
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heol Tai Mawr | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heol Llwyn Gollen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heol Llwyn Gollen | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Bro-Y-Ffrwd | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bro-Y-Ffrwd | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Cae'R Wern | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heol Parc-Y-Lan | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Chepstow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heol Llwyn Brain | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Winch Fawr Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Woodland Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Morlais Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Monmouth Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Caerleon Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Cyfarthfa Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 26 | 26 | 20 | 37 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.79 | 0.66 | Safer |
| Public Order | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.40 | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.26 | 3.4 | 8 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 5 | 3.0 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 33 | 33 | 30 | Safer |
Changes In Cyfarthfa's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Cyfarthfa to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 13% safer |
| Cyfarthfa | 76.73 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 0.88% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 8% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 11% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 11% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 21% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 25% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 28% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 42% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 44% more dangerous |
Crime in Cyfarthfa During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cyfarthfa change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Cyfarthfa saw a 900% increase in anti-social behaviour. Cyfarthfa saw a large fall in shoplifting during September, when it fell by 86% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -57% | +309% | +900% | +100% | -45% | +26% | +19% | +82% | +214% | +267% |
| Burglary | -50% | - | - | +100% | -80% | -50% | - | +50% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -33% | +25% | +67% | - | -25% | -22% | -75% | -17% | +20% | -83% |
| Drugs | -71% | - | +14% | -45% | +367% | +71% | +700% | -50% | +17% | +50% |
| Other Crime | +200% | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | - |
| Other Theft | -67% | - | -33% | -63% | -40% | +33% | +133% | -50% | +200% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +200% | +167% | +40% | -60% | -33% | -27% | +175% | +100% | +50% | +25% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | -86% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +100% | +100% | -33% | +100% | - | -25% | - | -83% | +100% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -26% | - | -53% | +5% | +40% | -21% | +20% | +14% | -13% | -29% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Cyfarthfa
What police force serves Cyfarthfa?
Cyfarthfa's local territorial police force is the South Wales Police.How dangerous is Cyfarthfa?
Cyfarthfa is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Mid Glamorgan.What is Cyfarthfa's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Cyfarthfa are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Cyfarthfa?
Cyfarthfa's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021