Treherbert Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Treherbert's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued performance below the national benchmark suggests effective local policing or community initiatives, though the data reveals persistent challenges in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 55% of all reported incidents (22 cases), a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 that is 34% above the UK average. This may be influenced by the area's built-up character, where higher population density and social interactions contribute to such incidents. Public order offences followed at 12.5% (5 cases), with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, 55% above the UK average, likely tied to the town's central retail and social hubs. In contrast, anti-social behaviour incidents fell to 10% (4 cases), a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, 51% below the UK average, possibly reflecting targeted interventions or seasonal factors. May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to the increased focus on violence and public order, as outdoor socialising tends to rise during this time. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for continued attention to violent crime and public order management, while the decline in anti-social behaviour offers a positive indicator of local efforts. The area's relatively low property crime rate (8 cases, 20% of total) further supports its position as a safer built-up area compared to national trends, though the surge in bicycle theft (2 cases, 400% above UK average) points to a specific vulnerability requiring targeted action.

Vehicle crime saw a 100% increase in May 2025, rising from one to two incidents, a jump consistent with the area's limited parking infrastructure and increased traffic during late spring. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident, possibly reflecting improved community vigilance or seasonal patterns where property crimes are less common in warmer weather. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 42.9%, from seven to four incidents, a trend that may align with local efforts to address public order issues in the town centre. Bicycle theft surged 100% to two incidents, a figure that is 400% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a specific vulnerability in Treherbert's cycling infrastructure or security measures. The area's violent crime rate (3.8 per 1,000) remains 34% above the UK average, a persistent challenge that may be linked to the town's social dynamics and the timing of bank holidays, which often see increased public gatherings.

Treherbert's crime rate in May 2025 rose 33.1% from 5.2 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents compared to April 2025, reflecting a seasonal uptick in activity. Daily, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with typical patterns in built-up areas during late spring. On a monthly exposure basis, one crime occurred for every 144 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the increase. This rate remains 13.6% below the UK average, underscoring Treherbert's continued position as a safer area within the region. The population context shows that even with the rise, the absolute number of crimes (40) remains modest for a community of 5,752 people, suggesting localized factors rather than systemic trends drive the changes. The shift from April to May may be influenced by longer evenings and bank holidays, which historically correlate with increased socialising and public order incidents in similar urban environments.