Crime Rate in Treharris: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Treharris

The total recorded crimes in Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Treharris crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Treharris, encompassing approximately 4,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Treharris Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Navigation Close with total crimes: 4
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hilltop Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Treharris?

To understand the safety of Treharris, we need to analyze Treharris crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Treharris demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 424 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Treharris recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

    • In 2023, Treharris had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 501 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Treharris Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Treharris has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 7.85 ranking 8th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Treharris crimes were 424. The crime rate of Treharris in 2024 was 95.14 (year) or 7.93 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Treharris were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.42 (year) or 9.37 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Treharris)CrimesRank (Treharris)CrimesRank (Treharris)
Town121 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos99 2896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa72 3889 3916 3
Park59 5789 5836 4
Dowlais and Pant70 4797 4776 5
Plymouth42 7514 6493 7
Penydarren46 6479 7470 8
Bedlinog and Trelewis21 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale29 10380 9278 10
Vaynor32 9313 10271 11

Treharris Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20251
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202511
April 202518
March 20257
February 202517
January 20257
December 202413
November 202414
October 202413
September 20249
August 202421

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Treharris in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Treharris postcode area is presented below.

1. Navigation Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hilltop Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Beech Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Westwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashgrove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pritchard Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fell Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Webster Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Twynygarreg (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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