Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
266
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF42 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Treorchy has less crime — 61 vs 266 incidents in April 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Treorchy in April 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 61, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Treorchy has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Town sits above the national average for recorded crime while Treorchy is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Treorchy recorded fewer crimes than Town — 61 vs 266 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Treorchy 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 Treorchy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Treorchy recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 266).