Crime Rates at Shelley Walk, Pontypridd, CF37 5EY

Shelley Walk area has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen , and the 103rd highest crime rate of 797 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 Shelley Walk (CF37 5EY) in the last 12 months was 176.5 per 1,000 residents and was 100.3% higher 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 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 900.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -14.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 44 (≈ 112.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 69.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shelley Walk (CF37 5EY), the main crime hotspot is near Poets Close. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.