Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF42 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Treorchy has less crime — 61 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Treorchy in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 61, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Treorchy has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Treorchy recorded fewer crimes than Town — 61 vs 183 incidents. That is 67% 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 183).