Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF40 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tonypandy has less crime — 72 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Pontypridd recorded notably higher crime than Tonypandy in April 2026 — 168 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pontypridd sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Tonypandy has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tonypandy recorded fewer crimes than Pontypridd — 72 vs 168 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Tonypandy is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pontypridd saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tonypandy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tonypandy recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 168).