Crime Rates at Hawthorn Crescent, Pontypridd, CF37 5BA

Hawthorn Crescent area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen , and the 100th 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 Hawthorn Crescent (CF37 5BA) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hawthorn Crescent (CF37 5BA), the main crime hotspot is near School Lane. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.