Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Treharris has less crime — 35 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).