Crime Rates at Masefield Way, Pontypridd, CF37 5HD

Masefield Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen , and the 376th highest 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 Masefield Way (CF37 5HD) in the last 12 months was 69.0 per 1,000 residents and was 21.7% lower 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 43.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Masefield Way (CF37 5HD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shakespeare Rise, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Holly Street (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.