Total Crime Rate
116.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
81.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Graig Yr Helfa Road area has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen , and the 201st highest crime rate of 791 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Graig Yr Helfa Road (CF37 4AR) in the last 12 months was 116.4 per 1,000 residents and was 24.9% higher than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average (93.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 81.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -3.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Graig Yr Helfa Road (CF37 4AR), the main crime hotspot is near William Price Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Lawn Terrace | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Windsor Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Windsor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Windsor Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Windsor Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | William Price Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | William Price Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cemetery Road | Under investigation |
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