Treherbert Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Treherbert recorded 47 crimes across a population of 5,752, translating to a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents—1.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while marginally higher than the national benchmark, reflects a pattern shaped by local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 42.6% of total) were the most prevalent category, a rate of 3.5 per 1,000—33% above the UK average for this type. Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents, 17% of total) also stood out, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000, 122% above the UK average. These spikes may align with August’s seasonal context as a peak holiday month, when tourism and temporary absences could contribute to property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour, while rising by 250% compared to July, remained 17% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors. The overall rate, though slightly elevated, underscores the need to contextualise these figures within Treherbert’s built-up area characteristics, where higher population density and community interactions may influence crime trends. The breakdown highlights a balance between violent incidents and property crimes, with the latter being lower in categories like burglary (1 incident, 2.1 per 1,000, 41% below UK average) and vehicle crime (1 incident, 2.1 per 1,000, 59% below UK average), reflecting lower vehicle density or targeted policing efforts. This snapshot illustrates a crime profile that, while not drastically divergent from national trends, warrants attention to local-specific drivers such as seasonal tourism and community engagement.

August 2023 brought sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), anti-social behaviour (+250%), and possession of weapons (+100%), marking a dramatic shift from July. These spikes contrast with a 75% decrease in burglary, suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity toward public spaces and interpersonal conflicts. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) dominated, a rate of 3.5 per 1,000—33% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 17% below the UK average, indicating a mixed picture of local crime trends. The 300% surge in criminal damage and arson, from 2 to 8 incidents, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased tourism or unoccupied homes during August holidays.

August 2023 saw a marked shift in Treherbert’s crime profile compared to July, with the overall rate rising from 5.6 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents—a 46.9% increase. This jump is stark when considering the daily crime context: 2 crimes reported each day in August, a pace that may feel more pronounced to residents accustomed to lower frequencies. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 122 residents highlights the scale of incidents relative to the population of 5,752. While this figure may seem abstract, it translates to a tangible presence in local life, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or community gatherings. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Treherbert’s rate, though marginally above the UK average, reflects a concentrated pattern of incidents that may warrant closer attention to local factors such as seasonal activities or community dynamics.