Treherbert Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,752, 42 crimes were reported in Treherbert during August 2025, equating to a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking Treherbert as one of the safer built-up areas in Wales. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents—59.5% of the total—and a rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This category was 53% above the UK average for the same category, suggesting local factors may contribute to higher levels of interpersonal crime. Public order offences followed closely, with 6 reported cases (1.0 per 1,000), 72% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 4 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), also exceeded the UK rate by 79%. Seasonal patterns may play a role, as August is typically a peak holiday month. Empty homes during this period could increase burglary risk, though such crimes were not recorded this month. The area’s relatively low overall crime rate contrasts with specific categories that show marked divergence from national trends, reflecting a combination of local dynamics and broader regional patterns.

August 2025 saw notable month-on-month changes in Treherbert’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences increased by 19.0% compared to July, rising from 21 to 25 incidents. This surge may be linked to summer evening activity in the area’s public spaces, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Public order offences also rose sharply, increasing by 50.0% (4 to 6 cases), potentially reflecting heightened social interactions during the holiday season. Vehicle crime rose by 33.3% (3 to 4 incidents), influenced by increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds (3 to 1 case), and other theft dropped by 50.0% (2 to 1 case), suggesting some crime prevention efforts may have had a short-term impact. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average by 66%, a trend that has persisted in recent months. Residents may find the daily crime count—roughly one incident per day—useful for contextualising local safety, though this figure is lower than the UK average for most categories.

Treherbert’s August 2025 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This rise, while modest, highlights the volatility of monthly crime statistics in smaller built-up areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in August—a rate that is lower than the UK average for most categories but higher in specific areas such as violence and public order. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a figure that provides a monthly exposure context for local residents. When compared to the UK average, Treherbert’s overall crime rate remains 9.9% below the national figure, underscoring its relative safety despite specific categories showing marked divergence. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is low, the proportion of violent and public order offences is higher than national trends. This contrast suggests that local factors—such as community dynamics or policing strategies—may be shaping the crime profile differently than in larger urban centres or rural areas. The 1-in-137 monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for residents to assess their personal risk, though it should be interpreted alongside broader contextual factors like seasonal patterns and local initiatives.