Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF32 · Bridgend
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Treharris has less crime — 41 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Garw Valley and Treharris recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 43 and 41 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garw Valley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Treharris has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Treharris recorded fewer crimes than Garw Valley — 41 vs 43 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Treharris is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garw Valley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Treharris had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Treharris recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 43).