Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF41 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ystrad has less crime — 62 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Ystrad in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 62, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Ystrad has more Public order (9). Town sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ystrad is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ystrad recorded fewer crimes than Town — 62 vs 233 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Ystrad 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 Ystrad had more Public order. Overall, Ystrad recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 233).