Total Crime Rate
67.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Crescent area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen , and the 383rd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Park Crescent (CF37 1RL) in the last 12 months was 67.9 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% lower than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average (88.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Crescent (CF37 1RL), the main crime hotspot is near Yr Hen Fuarth. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Castle Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | James Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lewis Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cambrian Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ruler Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Egypt Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Yr Hen Fuarth | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yr Hen Fuarth | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Fothergill Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Castle Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brook Street | Under investigation |
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