Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Treharris has less crime — 35 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Treharris in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 35, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46) and Shoplifting (27), while Treharris has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Public order (6). Town sits above the national average for recorded crime while Treharris is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Treharris recorded fewer crimes than Town — 35 vs 233 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Treharris is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Town saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Treharris had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Treharris recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 233).