Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF46 · Merthyr Tydfil
33
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CF3 · Cardiff
275
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Treharris has less crime — 33 vs 275 incidents in March 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Treharris in March 2026 — 275 incidents compared to 33, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Treharris sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Other theft (4), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (28). Treharris is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Treharris the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Treharris recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 33 vs 275 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Treharris is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Treharris saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Trowbridge had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Treharris recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 275).