Total Crime Rate
24.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Penderyn Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 125th 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 Penderyn Road (CF44 9RU) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Penderyn Road (CF44 9RU), the main crime hotspot is near Park/Open Space. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 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 | Vehicle crime | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Garth Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Meadow Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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