South Wales Police

Is Taff's Well Safe?

Crime statistics for Taff's Well. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,199 crimes
57 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

1,199 Crimes (last 36 months)
50.1% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓4.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 1,199 total crimes recorded in Taff's Well

Violent Crime
305 25.4%
Shoplifting
196 16.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
188 15.7%
Public Order
175 14.6%
Other Theft
90 7.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
74 6.2%
Vehicle Crime
52 4.3%
Burglary
47 3.9%
Drugs
26 2.2%
Other Crime
24 2%
Possession of Weapons
11 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.4%
Robbery
3 0.3%
Theft from Person
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Taff's Well — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taff's Well safe?

Taff's Well has a CrimeRadar safety score of 57/100, rated Average. 406 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Taff's Well has an average crime level for the UK.

How many crimes were recorded in Taff's Well in the last 12 months?

406 crimes were recorded in Taff's Well in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 4.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (427 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Taff's Well?

The most common crime in Taff's Well is Violent Crime, with 305 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 75.1% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Taff's Well increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Taff's Well is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 4.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Taff's Well?

Taff's Well has a safety score of 57 out of 100 (Average). 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 Taff's Well compare to the South Wales Police average?

Taff's Well has a safety score of 57/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Taff's Well is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Taff's Well?

50.1% of crimes in Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well?

305 violent crimes were recorded in Taff's Well in the last 12 months, representing 75.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 188 incidents.

When was the crime data for Taff's Well last updated?

The crime data for Taff's Well 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 Taff's Well with other areas?

You can compare Taff's Well 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.