Treharris Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Treharris’ crime rate in September 2024 remained significantly below the UK average, recording 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—48.1% lower than the national figure of 7.7. This continued trend underscores the area’s relatively low-risk profile, though seasonal factors may influence local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all incidents, with 9 cases reported, marking a sharp 57.1% decrease from August. This drop may reflect the return of students to university campuses in the region, reducing opportunities for such crimes in local areas. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 24% of incidents, while criminal damage and arson made up 20%. These figures align with the area’s built-up characteristics, where property-related crimes are more common than in rural settings. September, with its back-to-school season and the transition to shorter evenings, likely played a role in shaping these dynamics. The overall crime rate, though modest, highlights the importance of maintaining community engagement to address emerging issues, such as the unexpected rise in public order offences. The area’s performance remains consistent with its historical data, suggesting that local initiatives and environmental factors—such as the absence of major retail hubs—may contribute to its lower-than-average crime profile.

September 2024 witnessed a stark rise in public order offences, which surged by 200% from one reported incident in August to three in September. This sharp increase, though still low in absolute terms, may signal heightened tensions during the back-to-school period and the onset of shorter evenings. Concurrently, shoplifting incidents doubled from zero to one, marking an unusual spike for the area. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in local amenities as the academic year resumes. Violent crime decreased by 57.1%, with violence and sexual offences falling from 21 to 9. This decline is 47% below the UK average for the category, suggesting effective local measures or seasonal factors—such as the return of students to university campuses—may have contributed. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson remained 43% above the UK average. month-on-month, indicating a mixed picture in property-related offences.

Treharris' crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 34.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where reduced daylight hours and the transition from summer to autumn may contribute to lower overall crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 6,327, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 253 residents, underscoring the area’s comparatively safer profile. This figure is particularly notable when contrasted with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting Treharris’ consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels despite its small built-up area status. The reduction in violent crime, coupled with a decline in criminal damage, suggests a broader stabilization of local crime dynamics, though the rise in public order offences deserves closer attention.