Pontyclun Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 marked a continued decline in overall crime for Pontyclun, with a rate of 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents — 55.9% below the UK average of 6.8. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, a pattern consistent with its status as a small built-up area within Rhondda Cynon Taf. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents, followed by drugs (18.8%) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%). Seasonal factors likely contributed to this profile: the post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain the lower rates of property crimes. Meanwhile, shorter daylight hours and colder weather may have limited outdoor activity, aligning with the 52% reduction in public order offences compared to the UK average. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes — a 200% increase from December — suggests shifts in local dynamics, linked to changing patterns of substance use or enforcement activity. While the area’s low crime rate offers reassurance, the fluctuation in specific categories underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends.

The month-on-month crime rate in Pontyclun fell by 24%, from 4.0 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents — a significant shift that contrasts with the UK-wide average. This decline was driven by a 75% reduction in burglary, with reported incidents dropping from four to one. However, drug-related crimes surged by 200%, jumping from one to three, a rate 114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence from national trends may reflect localized pressures, such as changes in law enforcement focus or community-specific factors. Other notable changes included a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'other theft' categories, both rising from zero to one incident. These categories, though small in scale, warrant attention as they indicate potential gaps in monitoring or reporting. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by two-thirds, from three to one, a trend consistent with the UK average’s 52% deficit. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 75% drop in burglary: this suggests that measures targeting property crime — whether through community initiatives or policing — may be showing early results. However, the rise in drug-related incidents highlights the need for targeted interventions to address this growing concern.

Pontyclun’s January 2026 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 24% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0, reinforcing a downward trajectory. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a frequency that places it among the lowest in the UK. When scaled to the local population of 5,308 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 332 people over the course of the month — a statistic that may provide context for residents assessing personal risk. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 147 residents. The contrast is even more pronounced in specific categories: violence and sexual offences in Pontyclun occurred at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 48% below the UK average. This suggests that the area’s social fabric, whether through community cohesion or local policies, may be contributing to its lower violent crime profile. Conversely, drug-related crimes in Pontyclun are 114% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may indicate localized challenges requiring further exploration. These comparisons underscore the importance of context: while Pontyclun’s overall safety profile is strong, specific categories demand targeted attention to maintain this trend.