Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Gwrangfryn area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 328th lowest 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 Heol Gwrangfryn (CF44 9EJ) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.2% lower than the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos average (100.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Gwrangfryn (CF44 9EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Heol-Y-De. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Heol Esgyn | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heol-Y-Bryn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heol-Y-De | — |
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