Total Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gwaelod Y Foel area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Beddau and Tyn-y-nant , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gwaelod Y Foel (CF38 2JG) in the last 12 months was 17.0 per 1,000 residents and was 75.7% lower than the Beddau and Tyn-y-nant average (70.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gwaelod Y Foel (CF38 2JG), the main crime hotspot is near Hill Drive. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beddau and Tyn-y-nant| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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