South Wales Police

Is Graig and Pontypridd West Safe?

Crime statistics for Graig and Pontypridd West. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 2,176 crimes
18 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,176 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.9% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓3.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,176 total crimes recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West

Violent Crime
989 45.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
308 14.2%
Public Order
253 11.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
139 6.4%
Other Theft
105 4.8%
Drugs
96 4.4%
Vehicle Crime
70 3.2%
Other Crime
55 2.5%
Burglary
54 2.5%
Shoplifting
50 2.3%
Theft from Person
18 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
17 0.8%
Robbery
17 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Graig and Pontypridd West — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graig and Pontypridd West safe?

Graig and Pontypridd West has a CrimeRadar safety score of 18/100, rated High Crime. 664 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Graig and Pontypridd West has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West in the last 12 months?

664 crimes were recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 3.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (687 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Graig and Pontypridd West?

The most common crime in Graig and Pontypridd West is Violent Crime, with 989 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 148.9% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Graig and Pontypridd West increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Graig and Pontypridd West is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Graig and Pontypridd West?

Graig and Pontypridd West has a safety score of 18 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Graig and Pontypridd West compare to the South Wales Police average?

Graig and Pontypridd West has a safety score of 18/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Graig and Pontypridd West is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Graig and Pontypridd West?

40.9% of crimes in Graig and Pontypridd West resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Graig and Pontypridd West?

989 violent crimes were recorded in Graig and Pontypridd West in the last 12 months, representing 148.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 308 incidents.

When was the crime data for Graig and Pontypridd West last updated?

The crime data for Graig and Pontypridd West was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Graig and Pontypridd West with other areas?

You can compare Graig and Pontypridd West with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.