Treherbert Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Treherbert during February 2024, accounting for 32.1% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents, remains 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents — 31% below the UK average — reflects a generally low level of criminal activity. The second most common crime type, criminal damage and arson, stands out as an anomaly, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, 122% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This divergence may be linked to the area's industrial heritage, where derelict properties and community tensions could contribute to higher vandalism rates. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a notable increase, tied to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and indoor gatherings during the winter. The seasonal context of February — a pre-spring lull with limited daylight and colder temperatures — likely contributes to the crime profile, with fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes but increased indoor disputes. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests that Treherbert's built-up area, while not immune to specific challenges like vandalism, maintains a safer environment overall.

February 2024 saw a sharp 150% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in public order offences and vehicle crime, suggests a shift in the local crime mix. The significant drop in violence and sexual offences — a 57.1% decrease from 21 to 9 — contrasts with the UK average for this category, which Treherbert's rate is 36% below. Criminal damage and arson in the area are 122% above the UK average, a stark outlier compared to other categories. This divergence highlights the unique challenges in Treherbert, where vandalism and arson account for a disproportionate share of crimes despite the overall low rate. For residents, the reduction in violent crime may be partly explained by the pre-spring lull, with fewer social gatherings and events during the winter months.

Treherbert's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 15.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in the area during winter months, where lower outdoor activity may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 29 days, translating to a local figure of roughly one crime per day over the month. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 205 residents over the course of February. This monthly aggregate provides a broader context for residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low compared to national averages. The shift in crime dynamics also reflects a notable change in the balance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences comprising a smaller share of the total compared to the prior month.