Rhondda Cynon Taf Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Rhondda Cynon Taf, a Welsh local authority district with a population of 242,844. The overall crime rate stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This relative safety, however, is tempered by specific spikes in violent crime and public order issues. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents—more than double the UK average of 25%. Public order offences also rose sharply, reaching 11.3% of total crimes, 70% above the UK benchmark. These figures may reflect the area’s mix of urban and rural environments, where high-traffic zones and community spaces are more prone to disorder. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these trends: Bonfire Night on 5 November may have increased opportunities for public order disturbances, while the start of the Christmas shopping season could have influenced retail-related crimes. However, property crime rates showed some improvement, with anti-social behaviour incidents at 10.9% of total crimes—34% below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives targeting anti-social conduct may be yielding results. Despite these positives, the sharp rise in robbery and weapons possession highlights areas requiring urgent attention. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, masks significant disparities in specific categories, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in violent crime and public order management.

The most significant upward trend in November 2025 was the 120% increase in robbery cases, rising from 5 to 11 incidents. This jump, while still relatively low in absolute terms, signals a concerning shift in violent crime patterns. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 45.5%, with 16 incidents reported compared to 11 in October. These increases may be consistent with the timing of Bonfire Night, which often sees heightened activity in public spaces. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 40%, dropping from 50 to 30 cases, a decline that could reflect improved security measures or reduced opportunities during colder weather. Shoplifting also decreased by 32.3%, falling from 93 to 63 incidents, linked to the Black Friday shopping period drawing attention away from retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.8% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 25%. This disparity underscores the area’s unique challenges in addressing violent crime compared to the national context.

Rhondda Cynon Taf's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 8.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.4 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 54 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the total count and the distribution across the month. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. While this rate is lower than the previous month, it remains important to note that the area’s overall crime rate continues to sit 8.2% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, particularly in addressing property crimes and anti-social behaviour, though recent spikes in violent crime suggest ongoing challenges in specific areas.