Total Crime Rate
44.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Red Cow Cottages area has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Llanharry , and the 274th lowest crime rate of 791 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 Red Cow Cottages (CF72 8NT) in the last 12 months was 44.8 per 1,000 residents and was 2.1% lower than the Llanharry average (45.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Red Cow Cottages (CF72 8NT), the main crime hotspot is near Y Parc. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pontyclun East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Glan Creigiau | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Y Parc | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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