CF37 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF37

CF37, Rhondda Cynon Taf has recorded a total of 378 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CF37 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CF37, encompassing approximately 39115 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (161) incidents (3.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-9.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (53) incidents (-11.67% decrease)

CF37 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

CF37 Crime Map

Postcodes in CF37

The postcode district are associated with the CF37, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CF37 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.663.21%
Anti-social behaviour644.12-9.86%
Public order531.64-11.67%
Criminal damage and arson241.35-4.00%
Shoplifting190.61-42.42%
Other theft150.4925.00%
Vehicle crime120.38100.00%
Possession of weapons100.31400.00%
Burglary70.2616.67%
Drugs50.18-50.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Other crime30.08-57.14%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1569.97-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour713.999.23%
Public order601.82-11.76%
Shoplifting331.5337.50%
Criminal damage and arson250.84-16.67%
Other theft120.64-36.84%
Drugs100.3125.00%
Other crime70.2675.00%
Vehicle crime60.18-53.85%
Burglary60.1520.00%
Theft from the person20.15100.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16910.469.74%
Public order684.3228.30%
Anti-social behaviour651.74-1.52%
Criminal damage and arson301.66-25.00%
Shoplifting240.77-31.43%
Other theft190.61-13.64%
Vehicle crime130.498.33%
Drugs80.33-20.00%
Burglary50.20-28.57%
Other crime40.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15410.53-9.41%
Anti-social behaviour663.9437.50%
Public order531.6917.78%
Criminal damage and arson401.3517.65%
Shoplifting351.02-27.08%
Other theft220.8910.00%
Vehicle crime120.5633.33%
Drugs100.31-28.57%
Burglary70.26-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.18200.00%
Other crime50.15-37.50%
Theft from the person20.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17010.5133.86%
Anti-social behaviour484.356.67%
Shoplifting481.2360.00%
Public order451.239.76%
Criminal damage and arson341.1541.67%
Other theft200.875.26%
Drugs140.5140.00%
Burglary90.3628.57%
Vehicle crime90.2328.57%
Other crime80.2314.29%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.05-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.41-22.09%
Anti-social behaviour453.252.27%
Public order411.15-4.65%
Shoplifting301.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson240.7720.00%
Other theft190.6158.33%
Drugs100.4942.86%
Other crime70.2640.00%
Possession of weapons70.1875.00%
Burglary70.18-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.18-46.15%
Theft from the person30.1850.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.185.84%
Anti-social behaviour444.1718.92%
Public order431.1234.38%
Shoplifting361.10111.76%
Criminal damage and arson200.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime130.510.00%
Other theft120.33-25.00%
Burglary80.31-27.27%
Drugs70.20-53.33%
Other crime50.18400.00%
Possession of weapons40.1333.33%
Robbery20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person20.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.4912.41%
Anti-social behaviour373.94-15.91%
Public order320.95-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson250.8213.64%
Shoplifting170.64-19.05%
Other theft160.430.00%
Drugs150.4115.38%
Vehicle crime130.3862.50%
Burglary110.3337.50%
Theft from the person40.28300.00%
Possession of weapons30.10-25.00%
Robbery30.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Other crime10.03-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1378.41-20.81%
Public order463.50-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour441.18-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson221.12-26.67%
Shoplifting210.56-34.38%
Other theft160.54-23.81%
Drugs130.4144.44%
Burglary80.33-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.20-50.00%
Other crime40.20-42.86%
Robbery40.10100.00%
Possession of weapons40.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17310.4817.69%
Anti-social behaviour584.423.57%
Public order491.48-27.94%
Shoplifting321.25-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson300.82-9.09%
Other theft210.775.00%
Vehicle crime160.5414.29%
Burglary90.4180.00%
Drugs90.230.00%
Other crime70.2340.00%
Possession of weapons40.18300.00%
Robbery20.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14710.20-6.37%
Public order683.7625.93%
Anti-social behaviour561.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson331.43-5.71%
Shoplifting330.8417.86%
Other theft200.84-23.08%
Vehicle crime140.5116.67%
Drugs90.36-18.18%
Burglary50.23-50.00%
Other crime50.130.00%
Theft from the person40.13100.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15710.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour644.0114.29%
Public order541.6435.00%
Criminal damage and arson351.3820.69%
Shoplifting280.89-20.00%
Other theft260.724.00%
Vehicle crime120.6633.33%
Drugs110.3137.50%
Burglary100.28-44.44%
Other crime50.26150.00%
Theft from the person20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1579.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour564.010.00%
Public order401.430.00%
Shoplifting351.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.890.00%
Other theft250.740.00%
Burglary180.640.00%
Vehicle crime90.460.00%
Drugs80.230.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 155.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024161
June 2024156
May 2024169
April 2024154
March 2024170
February 2024127
January 2024163
December 2023154
November 2023137
October 2023173
September 2023147
August 2023157
July 2023157

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 202419
April 202422
March 202420
February 202419
January 202412
December 202316
November 202316
October 202321
September 202320
August 202326
July 202325

A total of 652 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202460
May 202468
April 202453
March 202445
February 202441
January 202443
December 202332
November 202346
October 202349
September 202368
August 202354
July 202340

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239
September 20239
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 202316
September 202314
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 371 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202425
May 202430
April 202440
March 202434
February 202424
January 202420
December 202325
November 202322
October 202330
September 202333
August 202335
July 202329

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235
August 202310
July 202318

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 718 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202464
June 202471
May 202465
April 202466
March 202448
February 202445
January 202444
December 202337
November 202344
October 202358
September 202356
August 202364
July 202356

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202433
May 202424
April 202435
March 202448
February 202430
January 202436
December 202317
November 202321
October 202332
September 202333
August 202328
July 202335

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF37 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Possession of weapons4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total12
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Yr Hen Fuarth
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Taff Vale Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crossbrook Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dewi Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Poets Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Graigyrhesg Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gardner Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ynysybwl Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Heol Nant
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fothergill Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. William Price Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Rickards Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Dan Y Cribyn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 23. School Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ton Y Felin
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Ynys Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Collins Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 27. New Park Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Laura Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Whiterock Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ynysangharad Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1