Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pontypridd has less crime — 168 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Pontypridd and Town recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 168 and 183 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Pontypridd recorded fewer crimes than Town — 168 vs 183 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Pontypridd recorded 62 incidents of this type vs 59 in Town. Total crime levels were broadly similar.