Safest Areas in Rhondda Cynon Taff 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndale (CF43) recorded the lowest crime rate in Rhondda Cynon Taff, with 31 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Pontypridd (CF37) recorded 164 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 10 postcode areas analysed in Rhondda Cynon Taff span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
31
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
34
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
51
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
54
crimes
5
Ystrad CF41
Violence & sexual offences
57
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
61
crimes
7
Cymmer CF39
Violence & sexual offences
66
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
72
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
124
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
164
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
164
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
124
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
72
crimes
4
Cymmer CF39
Violence & sexual offences
66
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
61
crimes
6
Ystrad CF41
Violence & sexual offences
57
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
54
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
51
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
34
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
31
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Rhondda Cynon Taff?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndale (CF43) is the safest area in Rhondda Cynon Taff, recording 31 crimes — 56% fewer than the average across the 10 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Rhondda Cynon Taff?

Pontypridd (CF37) recorded the most crime in Rhondda Cynon Taff in April 2026, with 164 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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