Illtyd vs Treforest

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Illtyd South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Treforest South Wales Police

      Illtyd vs Treforest Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Illtyd
      South Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Treforest
      South Wales Police
      538 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Illtyd
      B Treforest
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      598
      538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      442
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Illtyd
      B Treforest
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑7%
      231 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑27%
      41 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑17%
      23 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑69%
      17 ↓11%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑0%
      39 ↑26%
      Drugs
      21 ↑163%
      24 ↑20%
      Public Order
      70 ↑56%
      67 ↑26%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓53%
      46 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      3
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Illtyd safer than Treforest?

      Illtyd has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 598 crimes in the last 12 months. Treforest has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 538 crimes. Illtyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Illtyd vs Treforest?

      Illtyd shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Treforest shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Illtyd and Treforest?

      In Illtyd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 incidents). In Treforest, it is Violent Crime (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Illtyd and Treforest?

      Illtyd recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Treforest recorded 41. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Illtyd vs Treforest?

      Violent crime in Illtyd totalled 220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 231 in Treforest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Illtyd and Treforest in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Illtyd recorded 571 crimes (now 598, a change of +4.7%). Treforest recorded 442 crimes previously (now 538, +21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Illtyd and Treforest?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Illtyd has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Treforest has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Illtyd and Treforest?

      Illtyd falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Treforest is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Illtyd and Treforest?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Illtyd or Treforest on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Illtyd and Treforest. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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