Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF42 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Treorchy has less crime — 49 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Treorchy in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 49, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Treorchy has more Public order (11). 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 February 2026 Police data, Treorchy recorded fewer crimes than Town — 49 vs 233 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Treorchy is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Town saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Treorchy had more Public order. Overall, Treorchy recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 233).