Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF15 · Cardiff
32
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil
33
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 32 vs 33 incidents in March 2026.
Pentyrch and Treharris recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 32 and 33 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentyrch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Public order (4), while Treharris has more Criminal damage & arson (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Treharris — 32 vs 33 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Pentyrch saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Treharris had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 33).