Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
266
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Treharris has less crime — 41 vs 266 incidents in April 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Treharris in April 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 41, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Treharris has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 April 2026 Police data, Treharris recorded fewer crimes than Town — 41 vs 266 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Treharris is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Town saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Treharris had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Treharris recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 266).