Pontypridd Crime Overview
Pontypridd is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Mid Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Pontypridd in 2020 was 86 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 20% higher than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pontypridd is the 67th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 813rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2020, Pontypridd had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for burglary, with 12 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.36 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Pontypridd residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for criminal damage and arson, recording 21 crimes at a rate of 0.63 per 1,000 residents. Pontypridd recorded 3 reports of bicycle theft during July 2020, making its crime rate of 0.09 the worst for bicycle theft in Mid Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Pontypridd are violence and sexual offences, with 1,258 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 38. This is 17% lower than 2019's figure of 1,471 offences and a difference of 6.41 from 2019's crime rate of 44. Pontypridd's least common crime is robbery, with 9 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 44% from 2019's figure of 13 crimes.
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Pontypridd Crime Map
Crime in Pontypridd Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Summary of Crimes in Pontypridd This Year
| Pontypridd | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,290 | 38.82 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 11% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 12 | 0.36 | 114 | 0.25 | 31% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 134 | 4.03 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 31% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 299 | 9.00 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 14% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 157 | 4.72 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 28% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 70 | 2.11 | 736 | 1.64 | 22% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 185 | 5.57 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 18% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 17 | 0.51 | 178 | 0.40 | 22% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 385 | 11.58 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 15% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.27 | 72 | 0.16 | 41% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 6.05 | 1,623 | 3.62 | 40% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 18 | 0.54 | 111 | 0.25 | 54% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 109 | 3.28 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 16% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,258 | 37.85 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 17% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Pontypridd
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Pontypridd
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Hilda Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Holly Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Drugs | On or near Newbridge Court | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newbridge Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Collins Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Madoc Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Maes Uchaf | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Offender given penalty notice |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Pontypridd Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 36 | 27 | 23 | 39 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.21 | 0.36 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 | 3.4 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.54 | 0.21 | 0.72 | 0.51 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.27 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.60 | 0.93 | 0.96 | 0.54 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 6 | 4.3 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 34 | 37 | 44 | 38 | Safer |
Changes In Pontypridd's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Pontypridd's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Pontypridd that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taff Vale Park | 5 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 2.2 |
| Ynysangharad Park | 13 | - | 2 | - | 4 | 6 | 1.5 |
Comparing Pontypridd to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 27% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 11% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 3.2% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 0.08% safer |
| Pontypridd | 85.88 | - |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 0.38% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 12% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 17% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 35% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 37% more dangerous |
Crime in Pontypridd's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd East & Cilfynydd | 429 | 64 | Third |
| Pontypridd West | 1,170 | 118 | First |
| Trefforest | 782 | 77 | Second |
Crime in Pontypridd During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Pontypridd change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Pontypridd saw a 500% increase in other crime. Pontypridd saw a large fall in other crime during April, when it fell by 94% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -10% | +150% | +158% | +88% | +47% | +47% | +63% | +49% | +78% | +165% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | +50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | -78% | -79% | - | +83% | +350% | +38% | +100% | -42% | -56% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -29% | -54% | -4% | -19% | +29% | +100% | +22% | +21% | +21% | -9% |
| Drugs | +10% | -9% | -24% | +333% | +125% | -53% | +200% | -46% | -43% | +113% |
| Other Crime | - | -94% | -14% | +40% | -40% | +100% | +40% | +500% | -25% | +100% |
| Other Theft | +5% | -67% | -56% | -35% | -26% | -35% | -25% | - | -50% | -47% |
| Possession of Weapons | +50% | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Public Order | -29% | -34% | -15% | -9% | -26% | +17% | -14% | -44% | +30% | -36% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | -75% | - | +300% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -24% | -57% | -68% | -40% | -43% | +24% | - | - | -72% | -44% |
| Theft From the Person | -75% | -50% | +100% | - | -80% | -67% | +200% | - | -67% | -75% |
| Vehicle Crime | -13% | -47% | -58% | -71% | +38% | +45% | +22% | +50% | -30% | +20% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -51% | -6% | -28% | -19% | -14% | +16% | -4% | -4% | -27% | +22% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Pontypridd
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The most common crimes in Pontypridd are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Pontypridd?
Pontypridd's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021