Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CF42 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Treorchy has less crime — 49 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Treorchy in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 49, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Treorchy has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Treorchy recorded fewer crimes than Town — 49 vs 151 incidents. That is 68% 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 151).