CF72 8RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF72 8RJ

CF72 8RJ, Rhondda Cynon Taf has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.59 per 1,000 population. This CF72 8RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF72 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF72 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF72 8RJ, encompassing approximately 960 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF72 8RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Catwg with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cherry Tree Walk with total crimes: 4

CF72 8RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1140.59-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences1011.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson510.410.00%
Other theft45.200.00%
Public order44.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1650.00%
Burglary23.120.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1437.4640.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.57-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson57.2866.67%
Public order55.2025.00%
Burglary25.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Theft from the person12.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.4257.14%
Shoplifting1011.4566.67%
Public order410.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1250.00%
Vehicle crime23.12100.00%
Burglary12.08-50.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.18-50.00%
Shoplifting67.28-40.00%
Public order56.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-33.33%
Other theft22.080.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Theft from the person12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.5127.27%
Shoplifting1014.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Other theft23.12100.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Public order12.08-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.5157.14%
Shoplifting1011.4525.00%
Public order610.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.2050.00%
Other theft13.120.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting834.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.3314.29%
Violence and sexual offences78.33-36.36%
Public order57.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.200.00%
Other theft12.08-66.67%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1140.5937.50%
Shoplifting1011.45-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour710.410.00%
Other theft37.280.00%
Public order23.12-60.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Other crime22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-33.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1341.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.33-30.00%
Public order57.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Burglary23.120.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1342.6718.18%
Anti-social behaviour1013.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.41-38.46%
Public order48.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.120.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft11.04-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.9585.71%
Shoplifting1113.53-21.43%
Public order611.45-45.45%
Other theft56.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.2033.33%
Drugs24.16100.00%
Burglary12.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1446.8316.67%
Public order1114.5722.22%
Violence and sexual offences711.45-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.20-40.00%
Other theft23.12-33.33%
Burglary22.080.00%
Drugs12.080.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1243.710.00%
Public order912.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.330.00%
Other theft35.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313
September 202311
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 202414
February 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 202313
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF72 8RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Llys Catwg
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cherry Tree Walk
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chartist Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Cowbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heol Miles
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Talbot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Heol Johnson
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bronhall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Heol Y Gyfraith
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1