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

Y Waun area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Glyn-coch , and the 76th lowest crime rate of 797 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 16.4 per 1,000 residents and was 80.9% lower than the Glyn-coch average (85.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Y Waun (CF37 3HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Glanffrwd Terrace. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.