Town (Merthyr) vs Treherbert
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Town (Merthyr) vs Treherbert Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town (Merthyr) safer than Treherbert?
Town (Merthyr) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,231 crimes in the last 12 months. Treherbert has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 450 crimes. Treherbert scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Town (Merthyr) vs Treherbert?
Town (Merthyr) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Treherbert shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert?
In Town (Merthyr), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (337 incidents). In Treherbert, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert?
Town (Merthyr) recorded 228 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Treherbert recorded 36. 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 Town (Merthyr) vs Treherbert?
Violent crime in Town (Merthyr) totalled 337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in Treherbert. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town (Merthyr) recorded 1,405 crimes (now 1,231, a change of -12.4%). Treherbert recorded 466 crimes previously (now 450, -3.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert?
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. Town (Merthyr) has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Treherbert has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert?
Town (Merthyr) falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Treherbert 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 Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert?
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 Town (Merthyr) or Treherbert on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Town (Merthyr) and Treherbert. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.