Pontypridd vs Treharris — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Pontypridd

CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

160

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Criminal damage & arson22
  • Public order20

Treharris

CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil

35

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Public order6

Treharris has less crime — 35 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Pontypridd recorded substantially more crime than Treharris in February 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 35, a 4.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Pontypridd records significantly more (50 vs 14 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pontypridd or Treharris safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Treharris recorded fewer crimes than Pontypridd — 35 vs 160 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Treharris is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Pontypridd and Treharris?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Pontypridd recorded 50 incidents of this type vs 14 in Treharris. Overall, Treharris had fewer total crimes (35 vs 160).

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