Pontypridd Town vs Treharris

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Pontypridd Town South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Treharris South Wales Police

      Pontypridd Town vs Treharris Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Pontypridd Town
      South Wales Police
      626 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Treharris
      South Wales Police
      358 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      19.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pontypridd Town
      B Treharris
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      626
      358
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      711
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pontypridd Town
      B Treharris
      Violent Crime
      145 ↓18%
      143 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↓31%
      54 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓20%
      17 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      31 ↑55%
      Burglary
      12 ↓8%
      8 ↑300%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓17%
      31 ↓37%
      Drugs
      26 ↓19%
      11 ↑10%
      Public Order
      82 ↓20%
      40 ↓2%
      Robbery
      8 ↑700%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      182 ↑6%
      8 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑367%
      14 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      B Treharris is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pontypridd Town safer than Treharris?

      Pontypridd Town has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 626 crimes in the last 12 months. Treharris has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 358 crimes. Treharris scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pontypridd Town vs Treharris?

      Pontypridd Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Treharris shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pontypridd Town and Treharris?

      In Pontypridd Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (182 incidents). In Treharris, it is Violent Crime (143 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pontypridd Town and Treharris?

      Pontypridd Town recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Treharris recorded 54. 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 Pontypridd Town vs Treharris?

      Violent crime in Pontypridd Town totalled 145 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 143 in Treharris. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pontypridd Town and Treharris in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pontypridd Town recorded 711 crimes (now 626, a change of -12%). Treharris recorded 369 crimes previously (now 358, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pontypridd Town and Treharris?

      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. Pontypridd Town has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Treharris has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pontypridd Town and Treharris?

      Pontypridd Town falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Treharris 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 Pontypridd Town and Treharris?

      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 Pontypridd Town or Treharris on a crime map?

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

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