Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rhondda Cynon Taf’s November 2025 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 8.2% below the UK average, a statistic that reflects a broader trend of relatively lower crime levels compared to the national benchmark. However, this overall figure masks significant variations in specific crime categories, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most pressing concern. These incidents, accounting for 47.8% of all reported crimes, occurred at a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics, including the presence of densely populated urban centres or high-traffic zones that contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Public order offences also saw a notable spike, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 — 70% above the UK average — a trend that could be linked to the seasonal context of November, which includes events such as Bonfire Night and the darker evenings that may exacerbate tensions in public spaces. The data also highlights a mixed picture in property-related crimes, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both showing rates below the UK average, suggesting that certain areas may benefit from effective community policing or environmental strategies that deter such activities. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in shoplifting cases — down 32.3% from the previous month — indicates that targeted interventions, such as enhanced retail security measures or increased police patrols, may have had a measurable impact. As the month progressed, the interplay between seasonal factors and local crime patterns became increasingly apparent, with the combination of Black Friday shopping and the approach of the festive season likely contributing to fluctuations in reported incidents. While the overall crime rate remains encouragingly low, the persistent challenges in violent crime and public order offences necessitate continued attention and resources to address these specific issues.

November 2025 saw a 120% increase in robbery cases, rising from 5 to 11 incidents. This sharp rise underscores a concerning trend in violent crime, likely linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping. Concurrently, possession of weapons surged by 45.5%, with reports climbing from 11 to 16, a figure that may be influenced by heightened tensions or specific community dynamics. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 32.3%, falling from 93 to 63 cases, possibly due to increased police presence or retail security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains high. Residents should be particularly vigilant in public spaces, where the combination of dark evenings and seasonal events may contribute to a higher risk of robbery.

Rhondda Cynon Taf’s November 2025 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.8% decrease from the previous month’s 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 54 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity. This rate is 8.2% below the UK average, highlighting Rhondda Cynon Taf’s relative success in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the national picture. However, the month-on-month decline does not obscure the need for vigilance in areas where specific crime types have risen sharply. The population context further underscores that while the area’s crime rate is below the UK average, localised trends in certain categories demand closer attention.