Treharris Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Treharris’ crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its character as a built-up area within Merthyr Tydfil, where industrial legacy and community cohesion may contribute to lower rates of property crime. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 51.9% of total incidents, followed by public order offences (14.8%) and other theft (11.1%). This violent crime predominance contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically holds a larger share. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these figures: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have curbed opportunities for shoplifting and public order disturbances, though bicycle theft saw a notable spike. The area’s low crime rate, however, must be contextualised within its small population of 6,327, where even minor increases in specific categories can feel more pronounced. While the overall trend suggests a safer environment compared to the UK average, the sharp rise in bicycle theft highlights the need for targeted awareness, particularly as colder weather may drive more indoor activity and less secure bike storage practices. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though declining, remain areas of local concern, with the latter 25% above the UK average. This mix of trends reflects the combination of seasonal patterns, community dynamics, and the built environment in Treharris.

January 2024 saw a significant 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one reported incident compared to none in December. This rise, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 60% decrease in anti-social behaviour and a 50% drop in public order offences—both likely tied to the post-holiday lull in social activity. Violent crimes, which make up 51.9% of total incidents, remain 15% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000). Conversely, public order offences rose 25% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a localised concentration of disturbances. The sharp decline in shoplifting by 50% (from two to one incident) may reflect reduced retail footfall during January, though this category remains 65% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% jump in bicycle theft is a specific concern, highlighting the need for secure storage in a community where cycling is likely a common mode of transport.

Treharris' crime rate in January 2024 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 42.5% drop from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the post-holiday period, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours typically curb outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,327. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 234 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the localised nature of crime in Treharris means that the impact of individual incidents is more pronounced in a smaller community. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 60% and public order offences by 50% further illustrates the seasonal shift, as fewer people gather in public spaces during colder months. However, the increase in bicycle theft by 100% suggests a different pattern—perhaps linked to colder weather driving more indoor activity, with cyclists storing bikes in less secure locations. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while overall crime is low, the proportion of incidents relative to the community size remains a key consideration for residents.