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Crime in Tonypandy

Recorded crime in Tonypandy is 1.2 times the Rhondda Cynon Taf average and about the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 5%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Tonypandy: about 12,801 residents in 17 neighbourhoods.

Safety
4/10Above average crime
Living
8.2/10Good
5-year change
+5%more crimes
vs the council
1.2×the Rhondda Cynon Taf average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Rhondda Cynon Taf 018F: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 018E: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 018A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 020D: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 018B: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 018D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 016D: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 014C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 018C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 013C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 014H: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 016C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 017C: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 017E: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 023C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 020A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRhondda Cynon Taf 017F: Safety 5 out of 10, average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Tonypandy.

Crime over 5 years

Up 5% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Tonypandy, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 971 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 2022971Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 1,053 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20231,053Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 1,128 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20241,128Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 1,049 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20251,049Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 1,019 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20261,019

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.2× the Rhondda Cynon Taf average (about the England and Wales average). 82 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 75% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 10% of the harm here
  • Drugs: 4% of the harm here

"Violence and sexual offences" is 75% of the harm here. It is a broad police category: most of these crimes are assaults without injury, harassment and threats, often indoors between people who know each other, and only a small part are sexual or serious violent offences. Police data does not say which, so each one is weighted at the England and Wales average for the category, which can overstate a quiet residential area.

Anti-social behaviour: 23 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.2
Burglary3.4
Violence and sexual offences40.3
Drugs2.8
Possession of weapons0.5
Other crime2.1
Other theft5.2
Theft from the person0.5
Vehicle crime3.3
Criminal damage and arson9.0
Public order11.2
Bicycle theft0.1
Shoplifting3.7

Postcode districts in Tonypandy

Nearby towns

Council: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Questions about crime in Tonypandy

Is Tonypandy a safe place to live?
Tonypandy scores 4 out of 10 for safety (above average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.2 times the Rhondda Cynon Taf average.
Is crime going up or down in Tonypandy?
Up 5% over 5 years, from 971 recorded crimes a year to 1,019.
What is the most common crime in Tonypandy?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 40 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Tonypandy compare with Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Crime severity in Tonypandy is 1.2 times the Rhondda Cynon Taf average.