Rhondda Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rhondda’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 59.3% of all reported crimes. At 2.3 per 1,000 residents, this rate is 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities in the breakdown. The overall crime rate for the area was 3.8 per 1,000, placing Rhondda 47.9% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally lower levels of crime, a pattern consistent with its built-up character within Rhondda Cynon Taf. Seasonal factors likely influenced some trends, with the approach of Bonfire Night and Black Friday potentially driving shoplifting and public order offences. However, the area’s violent crime rate, while showing an 18.6% increase from 43 to 51 cases, remains lower than national benchmarks. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, are 15% below the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of reduced disorder incidents. The low rates of burglary and vehicle crime, 100% below UK averages, may be attributed to the area’s compact nature and community-focused policing efforts. These figures illustrate a locality where violent crime is the primary concern, yet overall safety remains comparatively strong.

November 2025 saw a 300% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property-related offences accounting for 23% of total crimes, compared to 59% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour fell by 54.5%, from 11 to five cases, a decline that contrasts with the surge in shoplifting. Violent crimes. from 43 to 51, remain 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The stark contrast between the 100% reduction in burglary and the 300% rise in shoplifting illustrates a dynamic shift in criminal activity, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted policing strategies during high-traffic periods.

Rhondda's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the area, where crime rates have remained consistently lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 263 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime data shows an average of three crimes reported each day, a rate that remains stable compared to recent months. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure of 1-in-263 residents highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Rhondda compared to larger urban centres. This statistic offers a tangible measure for residents to gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, reinforcing the area’s status as a safer locality within the UK.