Treherbert Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Treherbert’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.5% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader trends, with violent crimes dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.2% of all incidents, driven by a rate of 4.4 per 1,000 — 55% above the UK average. Public order offences also surged, contributing 13.2% of total crimes at a rate 90% higher than the national average. These patterns align with the seasonal context of May, a month marked by extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher levels of public disorder. In contrast, anti-social behaviour — a category often linked to community cohesion — remained 17% below the UK average, suggesting a potential resilience in local social dynamics. The area’s crime profile also shows stark disparities: while burglary and drug-related offences are 126% and 127% above UK rates respectively, other categories like criminal damage and arson (68% below the UK average) and shoplifting (69% below) indicate areas where local conditions may temper crime risks. This divergence underscores the need to consider Treherbert’s unique characteristics — a built-up area within a historically industrial region — where economic pressures, community structures, and policing strategies likely shape crime patterns differently from larger urban centres or rural areas. The seasonal context of May, with its mix of social activity and transitional weather, further complicates the picture, as longer evenings may drive alcohol-related incidents while also reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with three incidents reported compared to zero in April — a sharp rise that may reflect increased car usage during bank holidays or changes in parking patterns. Shoplifting also doubled, with one incident recorded, though this remains a small proportion of overall crime. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism linked to seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Violent crimes, now at 4.4 per 1,000 (47.2% of total incidents), are 55% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to anti-social behaviour, which is 17% below the national rate. This imbalance highlights the area’s specific challenges, with public order offences (90% above UK average) and burglary (126% above) contributing to a crime profile that diverges significantly from the national trend. For residents, the rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how local patterns can shift rapidly, even within a single month.

Treherbert’s crime rate in May 2024 rose 8.1% compared to April, reaching 9.2 per 1,000 residents — a local figure that places the area 9.5% above the UK average of 8.4. This increase reflects a shift in crime patterns, with daily crime counts averaging 2 incidents per day over the month. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,752, this equates to one reported crime for every 109 residents over the course of May, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding risk, it does not account for variations in reporting rates or unreported crimes. The rise in violent crime, which now constitutes 47.2% of all incidents, contrasts with a notable drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell by two-thirds compared to the previous month. These fluctuations suggest that local factors — such as increased socialising during longer evenings or changes in policing focus — may influence crime trends in ways that are not fully captured by aggregated statistics.