Treherbert Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Treherbert recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 7.4% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the post-holiday period contributing to reduced retail footfall and lower outdoor activity. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), criminal damage and arson (16.7%), and public order offences (13.9%). These patterns align with typical trends in built-up areas, where public spaces and community hubs often see fluctuations in anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of January—shorter days and reduced social gatherings—may partly explain the 45.5% drop in violent crimes compared to December 2025, though the 100% increase in burglary and 'other crime' suggests emerging challenges. The UK average for violence and sexual offences was 2.5 per 1,000, while Treherbert's rate was 2.1, 16% below. However, criminal damage and arson in the area reached 1.0 per 1,000, 108% above the UK average of 0.5. These disparities highlight the need for tailored approaches to address specific local issues while maintaining the overall downward trend in crime.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in burglary, which surged by 100% from zero to three incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' and a 50% jump in criminal damage and arson, highlights shifting patterns in property-related offences. Violent crime, however, dropped by 45.5% to 12 incidents, a figure 16% below the UK average for this category. The spike in criminal damage and arson—108% above the UK rate—suggests potential challenges in addressing anti-social behaviour in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 46% compared to the UK average, indicating local efforts may be curbing such disturbances. These shifts contrast with the overall 7.4% reduction in Treherbert's crime rate compared to the UK, suggesting targeted interventions are yielding results in some areas while others require attention.

Treherbert's crime rate in January 2026 fell by 26.5% compared to December 2025, dropping from 8.5 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods, when retail footfall and outdoor activity diminish. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in January, a figure consistent with low seasonal crime trends observed in similar built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a rate that places Treherbert among the safer areas in the UK for this period. The reduction in violent crime by 45.5% may partly reflect the impact of shorter daylight hours and reduced social gatherings, which historically correlate with lower incidents of violence. This monthly exposure figure, while low, underscores the effectiveness of local policing efforts in maintaining stability during the winter months.