Total Crime Rate
117.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
60.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Heol Y Graig area has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos , and the 198th highest crime rate of 791 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heol Y Graig (CF44 9YY) in the last 12 months was 117.5 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% higher than the Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos average (88.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 60.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Y Graig (CF44 9YY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rhigos Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heol-Y-De (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Rhigos Road | Under investigation |
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