Crime Rates at Y Waun, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd, CF37 3HZ

Y Waun area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Glyn-coch , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 791 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Y Waun (CF37 3HZ) in the last 12 months was 29.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.7% lower than the Glyn-coch average (73.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Y Waun (CF37 3HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Glanffrwd Terrace, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heol-Y-Plwyf (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.